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balanidae

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun balanidae has 1 sense
  1. Balanidae, family Balanidae - stalkless barnacles
    --1 is a kind of arthropod family
    --1 is a member of Cirripedia, subclass Cirripedia
    --1 has members: Balanus, genus Balanus

Definitions from the Web

Balanidae

Description

Balanidae is a family of marine crustaceans commonly known as barnacles. They are small, hard-shelled animals that attach themselves to hard surfaces such as rocks, ship hulls, and even the skin of whales. Barnacles are filter feeders and have a distinct appearance that resembles tiny volcanoes or miniature turtle shells.

Sample sentences

  • The rocky intertidal zones are teeming with various species of Balanidae.
  • The ship's hull was covered in Balanidae, requiring regular cleaning to prevent damage.
  • The presence of Balanidae on the whale indicated a long period of attachment.

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