Ivory Barnacle [Arcovestia ivelae]
Description
The Ivory Barnacle or Arcovestia ivelae is a small marine crustacean found in the intertidal zones of both tropical and temperate oceans. It is commonly found attached to rocks, ship hulls, and other submerged surfaces. It has a shell composed of calcite plates that provide protection against predators. The species is characterized by its pale, almost ivory color. It is a filter feeder, capturing plankton and detritus from the water with its feathery appendages.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Segmented Worms
Annelida
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|---|---|
| Class |
Polychaetes
Polychaeta
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| Order |
Canalipalpata
Canalipalpata
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| Family |
Siboglinids
Siboglinidae
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| Genus |
Arcovestia
Arcovestia
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