Barnacle
Amphibalanus eburneus
- Group: Other
- Max size: 3 cm
- For divers: safe
An ivory coloured acorn barnacle that cements itself to mangrove roots, pilings and shells across bays and nearshore shallows. It tolerates a wide swing in salinity, and once settled it stays put for life, sweeping plankton from the water with feathery feeding legs.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Arthropoda › Thecostraca › Balanomorpha › Balanidae › Amphibalanus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 421138.
FAQ
- Is the Barnacle dangerous to divers?
- The Barnacle is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Barnacle get?
- The Barnacle grows to about 3 cm.