Chthamalophilus delagei [Chthamalophilus delagei]
Description
Chthamalophilus delagei is a small, often inconspicuous marine organism that divers may encounter on rocky surfaces in zones where waves and currents bring steady food. It can be tricky to spot because it blends into the natural textures of the habitat, but patient divers who scan carefully may find it as a distinct, living presence on the substrate. It’s the kind of species that makes underwater “micro-hunting” especially rewarding.
Where To See Chthamalophilus delagei
No sighting locations recorded yet.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Crustaceans
Crustacea
|
| Order |
Many crustaceans (a broad crustacean group)
Multicrustacea
|
| Family |
Barnacles
Thecostraca
|
| Genus |
Barnacles
Cirripedia
|
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