Common Name | Acorn barnacle |
Language | English |
Type | Vernacular |
Official Trade Name | No |
Rank | 3 - (Other common name) |
Country | Canada |
Locality | Pacific Northwest region. |
Ref. | Sept, J.D., 2008 |
Life Stage | juveniles and adults |
Sex | females and males |
Core | non-fish animal |
1st Modifier | plant |
2nd Modifier | |
Remarks | from early 14th c., 'bernak'; earlier in Anglo-Latin, 'bernekke', early 13th c. i.e. 'species of northern European wild goose.' Of unknown origin despite intense speculation. |