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Researched by | Ken Neal | Refereed by | Admin |
Authority | Linnaeus, 1758 | ||
Other common names | - | Synonyms | Lepas anatifera |
Lepas anatifera is made up of two parts; the capitulum, 4-5 cm long, bears the feeding tentacles and body of the barnacle, and the peduncle, 4-85 cm long, which is a flexible, contractile stalk that attaches the barnacle to floating objects. The capitulum is roughly oblong with five smooth white plates, separated by red/brown or black tissue. If Lepas anatifera is observed underwater, the brush-like feeding appendages may be seen protruding from lower end of the animal.
A guide to the identification of the various species of Lepas is given by Bassindale (1964).
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Last Updated: 13/08/2007