Cryptophialus heterodontus [Cryptophialus heterodontus]
Description
This species is generally seen as a small, attached colonial organism, with delicate structures that can be hard to distinguish at a distance. Divers may notice it when scanning for life on rocks, especially in areas with steady current that brings food. Up close, its fine details make it a rewarding find for macro-focused divers.
Where To See Cryptophialus heterodontus
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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