Goose Barnacle [Lepas (Lepas) anserifera]
Description
This species often appears on the underside of floating debris, buoys, or other rafted material, rather than on rocks. Underwater, its stalked shell can be seen with the feeding fan extended when currents bring food—an easy-to-miss but fascinating glimpse of a drifting filter-feeder.
Where To See Goose Barnacle
Brandon Bay
Kerry
, Ireland
Valentia Island
Kerry
, Ireland
Inny Strand
Kerry
, Ireland
Fenit Island
Kerry
, Ireland
The Blackhead
Clare
, Ireland
Sipadan Drop Off
Sipadan Island
, Malaysia
Turtle Cavern
Sipadan Island
, Malaysia
White Tip Avenue
Sipadan Island
, Malaysia
Coral Garden
Sipadan Island
, Malaysia
South Point
Sipadan Island
, Malaysia
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Barnacles
Thecostraca
|
| Order |
Gooseneck Barnacles
Scalpellomorpha
|
| Family |
Goose Barnacles
Lepadidae
|
| Genus |
Goose Barnacles
Lepas
|
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