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Species of barnacle From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Balanus nubilus, commonly called the giant acorn barnacle, is the world's largest barnacle, reaching a diameter of 15 cm (6 in) and a height of up to 30 cm (12 in),[3] and containing the largest known muscle fibres.[4][5]
Balanus nubilus | |
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Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Arthropoda |
Class: | Thecostraca |
Subclass: | Cirripedia |
Order: | Balanomorpha |
Family: | Balanidae |
Genus: | Balanus |
Species: | B. nubilus |
Binomial name | |
Balanus nubilus | |
Balanus nubilus is a northeast Pacific species that ranges from southern Alaska to Baja California.[6] It is frequently found growing on rocks, pier pilings and hard-shelled animals at depths of up to 90 m (300 ft).[4] Like other acorn barnacles, B. nubilus is a filter feeder; it, in turn, is sometimes eaten by sea otters,[7] sea stars, crabs[8] and the Native Americans of the Pacific Northwest.[9] Abandoned shells of B. nubilus are used by the crab Glebocarcinus oregonensis for shelter.[10]
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