Family: |
Archaeobalanidae () |
Max. size: |
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Environment: |
sessile; brackish; marine |
Distribution: |
Northeast Atlantic. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
This barnacle is not found on rocks or stones, but settles on biological substrata, including algae, cnidarians, bivalves, gastropods and crustaceans. It also settles on plastic bags and nets, plastic-coated objects such as crab and lobster pots and octopus pots made of ceramic or plastic (Ref. 3745). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
Country info: |
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