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Lepadidae
Goose Barnacles
A family of pedunculate (stalked) barnacles established by Charles Darwin in 1852, commonly known as goose barnacles. Comprises approximately five genera and over 20 described species. Members are exclusively marine, with worldwide distribution in warm temperate and tropical seas. The family includes the well-known genus Lepas (goose barnacles) and Conchoderma (whale barnacles).
Lepas
Goose Barnacles
Lepas is a genus of goose barnacles in the family Lepadidae, comprising pelagic crustaceans that attach to floating substrates using a flexible stalk. The genus includes at least eight described species, with Lepas anatifera being among the most widely distributed and studied. Members of this genus are characterized by their stalked morphology and calcareous shell plates, representing a distinctive lineage within the barnacle group.