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Genus Balanus (Noun)

Meaning

Type genus of the family Balanidae.

Classification

Nouns denoting animals.

Examples

  • The genus Balanus is the type genus of the family Balanidae, a group of marine crustaceans commonly known as acorn barnacles.
  • The genus Balanus includes about 50 species of barnacles that are found in oceans around the world.
  • In the genus Balanus, the shell is typically conical in shape and consists of six fused plates.
  • The genus Balanus is thought to have originated in the Cretaceous period, over 100 million years ago.
  • The genus Balanus is still an important part of marine ecosystems today, serving as a food source for many animals.

Synonyms

  • Balanus

Hypernyms

  • Arthropod Genus
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