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Acorn Barnacle

Balanus glandula

Photo by Machi
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Field Notes

Description:

Small barnacles with scalloped edges

Habitat:

On boulders at the beach

Reference Links:

Balanus glandula - Wikipedia

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (4)
maplemoth662
Photo No. 1: is a very pretty photo, and a very interesting photo....
Machi
SukanyaDatta I found the ID for mine and possibly yours too. Check your spotting for my comments.
SukanyaDatta
Mine is unidentified too...but your spotting is reminding me of it: https://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/528175462

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2018 Best Wildlife Photo
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PublishedMarch 3, 2018

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