Name/Title
BarnacleEntry/Object ID
2011.57.36Description
Description: Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Maxillopoda
Order: Acrothoracica
Common Name: Barnacle
Age: Eocene
Location: Unknown
Description: Somewhat conical with large single hole at top. Rusty brown with pores throughtout.
Physical Characteristics:
A barnacle is a type of arthropod belonging to infraclass Cirripedia in the subphylum Crustacea, and is hence related to crabs and lobsters. Barnacles are exclusively marine, and tend to live in shallow and tidal waters, typically in erosive settings. They are sessile (non-motile) suspension feeders, and have two nektonic (active swimming) larval stages. Around 1,220 barnacle species are currently known.[1] The name "Cirripedia" is Latin, meaning "curl-footed".
Kingdom: Animalia (Animals)
Class: Maxillopoda
Order: Acrothoracica
Phylum: ArthropodaCollection
Museum Collection of FossilsAcquisition
Accession
2011.57Source or Donor
Museum Collection of FossilsAcquisition Method
Long-term LoanDimensions
Width
3-1/4 inDepth
2-3/4 inLength
3-3/4 inLocation
Location
Container
RightDrawer
Top ShelfShelf
RightCabinet
Case # 49Wall
NorthRoom
Delmar Smith HallBuilding
Crater Rock MuseumCategory
Permanent
