Family Balanidae (Noun)
Meaning
Stalkless barnacles.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The family Balanidae, commonly known as stalkless barnacles, consists of several species of marine crustaceans that attach themselves to rocks and other underwater surfaces.
- Balanus amphitrite, a member of the family Balanidae, is one of the most widely distributed species of stalkless barnacles, found in oceans around the world.
- Stalkless barnacles in the family Balanidae are characterized by their hard, calcareous shells and feathery legs that they use to capture food particles from the water.
- Some species of stalkless barnacles in the family Balanidae can grow to be quite large, forming dense colonies on reefs and other underwater structures.
- Researchers have identified several species of stalkless barnacles in the family Balanidae that are capable of surviving in extreme environments, such as high-temperature vents and low-oxygen sediments.