BIOTIC Species Information for Verruca spp.
Researched bySean Lindsley-Leake Data supplied byMarLIN
Refereed byThis information is not refereed
Taxonomy
Scientific nameVerruca spp. Common nameA barnacle
MCS CodeR40 Recent Synonyms

PhylumCrustacea Subphylum
Superclass ClassMaxillopoda
SubclassThecostraca OrderThoracica
SuborderVerrucomorpha FamilyVerrucidae
GenusVerruca Species
Subspecies   

Additional Information
Taxonomy References
General Biology
Growth form Feeding method
Mobility/MovementPermanent attachment
Environmental position
Typical food types HabitAttached
Bioturbator FlexibilityNone (< 10 degrees)
FragilityIntermediate SizeSmall(1-2cm)
Height Growth Rate
Adult dispersal potential DependencyIndependent
SociabilityGregarious
Toxic/Poisonous?No
General Biology Additional Information
Biology References
Distribution and Habitat
Distribution in Britain & Ireland
Global distribution
Biogeographic range Depth range
Migratory   
Distribution Additional Information

Substratum preferences Physiographic preferences
Biological zone Wave exposure
Tidal stream strength/Water flow Salinity
Habitat Preferences Additional Information
Distribution References
Reproduction/Life History
Reproductive typePermanent hermaphrodite
Developmental mechanismPlanktotrophic
Reproductive SeasonFebruary Reproductive LocationAs adult
Reproductive frequencyAnnual episodic Regeneration potential No
Life spanInsufficient information Age at reproductive maturity<1 year
Generation time<1 year FecunditySee additional information
Egg/propagule size70-80 µm Fertilization typeInternal
Larvae/Juveniles
Larval/Juvenile dispersal potentialInsufficient information Larval settlement periodlate summer
Duration of larval stage1-6 months   
Reproduction Preferences Additional InformationReproductive maturity is size related, with sizes of >2mm being mature. Fecundity is a function of adult size and mass, 46 per 1.5mg adult.
Reproduction References Barnes & Stone, 1973, Barnes & Barnes, 1968,
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