Barnacles
Chthamalus malayensis
- Group: Other
- Max size: 1.7 cm
- For divers: safe
A small barnacle of the intertidal that settles on almost any hard surface, including the roots and bark of mangroves. It is a common fouling species, cementing itself in place and combing the water for plankton with feathery limbs.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Arthropoda › Thecostraca › Balanomorpha › Chthamalidae › Chthamalus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 535124.
FAQ
- Is the Barnacles dangerous to divers?
- The Barnacles is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Barnacles get?
- The Barnacles grows to about 1.7 cm.