cirripedia

Thân thiện

A scientist examines a cluster of cirripedia attached to a piece of driftwood.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A subclass of crustaceans: "Cirripedia" refers to a taxonomic subclass of marine crustaceans that are typically sessile as adults.
   • Barnacles: The term is used synonymously with barnacles, which are encrusting or stalked animals that attach themselves to hard surfaces like rocks, ship hulls, or whales.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The study of Cirripedia was advanced by Charles Darwin's detailed monographs.
  • Cirripedia are fascinating due to their unique life cycle and feeding mechanisms.

Advanced Usage

• In taxonomic context: Used in scientific literature to classify and discuss barnacles.
  • The subclass Cirripedia includes both stalked and acorn barnacles.

Variants and Related Words

• Cirripede (n): An alternative term for a barnacle; a member of the Cirripedia.
  • The cirripede's calcareous plates protect its soft body.
• Cirripedial (adj): Relating to barnacles or the Cirripedia.
  • The cirripedial larvae are free-swimming.

Synonyms

• Barnacle: The common name for these crustaceans.
• Sessile crustacean: Describes their adult, attached lifestyle.

Related Phrases

• Goose barnacle: A common type of stalked barnacle (genus ).
• Acorn barnacle: A common type of sessile, non-stalked barnacle (e.g., genus ).

Học thuật

Noun

1. barnacles

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Cirripedia
• subclass Cirripedia