Lepas (Noun)
Meaning
Type genus of the family Lepadidae.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Lepas is a genus of goose barnacles or stalked barnacles in the family Lepadidae.
- The Lepas species are marine animals that live in tropical and subtropical waters.
- Lepas anatifera is one of the species in the genus Lepas that is commonly found in the Atlantic Ocean.
- The genus Lepas is known for its long stalks that attach to floating objects.
- Lepas australis is a species of goose barnacle in the genus Lepas that is native to Australia.