Amphibalanus amphitrite

Amphibalanus amphitrite
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Thecostraca
Subclass: Cirripedia
Order: Balanomorpha
Family: Balanidae
Genus: Amphibalanus
Species:
A. amphitrite
Binomial name
Amphibalanus amphitrite
Darwin, 1854 [1]
A. amphitrite and Balanus eburneus (ivory acorn barnacles), Cayo Costa State Park, Florida

Amphibalanus amphitrite is a species of acorn barnacle in the Balanidae family. Its common names include the striped barnacle, the purple acorn barnacle and Amphitrite's rock barnacle. It is found in warm and temperate waters worldwide.

  1. ^ "Balanus amphitrite Darwin, 1854". Encyclopedia of Life. Retrieved June 14, 2011.