Megabalanus azoricus Pilsbry, 1916 Azorean barnacle |
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Family: | Balanidae () | |||
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Environment: | sessile; marine; depth range 0 - 20 m | |||
Distribution: | Eastern Atlantic. | |||
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Biology: | Depth range based on estimate from literature. Forms bands just below low tide on exposed rocky shores (Ref. 2767). On low intertidal and infralittoral rocky shores (Ref. 106657). Key filter feeder; useful bioindicator (Ref. 107000). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless | |||
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