Genus Lepas (Noun)
Meaning
Type genus of the family Lepadidae.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The genus Lepas is a type of barnacle commonly found in tropical and subtropical waters around the world.
- Lepas is the type genus of the family Lepadidae, a group of gooseneck barnacles.
- Species within the genus Lepas are known for their long, slender stalks and feathery cirri.
- Fossil records show that the genus Lepas has remained relatively unchanged since the Paleogene period.
- The type genus Lepas was first described by Linnaeus in 1758 and has since been the subject of extensive research.