Goose barnacle  (Lepas anatifera)

Learn about the scientific name of this species and how it fits into the tree of life at Nature Navigator.

Range

Goose barnacles occur throughout most of the temperate seas of the world.

You can view distribution information for this species at the National Biodiversity Network Gateway.

Habitat

This species is found attached to rocks, the planking of wooden ships, on driftwood, discarded rope; in fact, anything floating or fixed. A related species has also been found attached to the bodies of whales.

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