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Scientific Name: Amphibalanus amphitrite Darwin, 1854
Synonym: Balanus amphitrite (Currently unaccepted)
English Name: Striped Barnacle, Purple Acorn Barnacle
Local/Bangla Name: Not Known
Photo: GBIF
Classification:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Thecostraca
Order: Balanomorpha
Family: Balanidae
Description:
In its natural habitat, this organism appears as a white creature with longitudinal stripes in shades of pink, brown, or purplish hues. Its shell is comprised of several plates, typically taking on a conical or subcylindrical shape, with a quadrangular and toothed orifice. These plates exhibit wide longitudinal ribs that taper towards the upper part of the shell.This particular organism is commonly found in intertidal zones and shallow subtidal areas, and it tends to favor hard substrates such as harbors and man-made structures like docks and ship hulls. However, it can also be encountered on various natural surfaces such as logs, mangroves, rocks, and shellfish, making it quite adaptable to different environments. Additionally, it exhibits a preference for warmer temperatures.
Environment:
Marine
Main References:
Ahmed ATA, Kabir SMH, Ahmad M, Rahman AKA, Haque EU, Ahmed ZU, Begum ZNT, Hassan MA, Khondker M (eds.) (2008) Encyclopedia of Flora and Fauna of Bangladesh, Vol. 18. Part II. Arthropoda: Crustacea. Asiatic Society of Bangladesh, Dhaka, 226 pp
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