Javier Couper (Predomalpha), New Zealand
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Epopella plicata (Gray, 1843)
The volcano barnacle Epopella plicata is a species endemic to New Zealand. It has a typical "volcano" shape with four defined outer shell plates. It is often yellow and thick with longitudinal ribs.
The barnacle does not grow in large groups, but usually individually or only a few specimens in the intertidal zone on solid substrates.
Barnacles are sessile filter feeders.
Synonymised names:
Elminius plicatus Gray, 1843 · unaccepted (generic re-assignment)
Elminius rugosus Hutton, 1879 · unaccepted (synonym according to Foster, 1978)
Epopella plicatus (Gray, 1843) · unaccepted (emended)
The volcano barnacle Epopella plicata is a species endemic to New Zealand. It has a typical "volcano" shape with four defined outer shell plates. It is often yellow and thick with longitudinal ribs.
The barnacle does not grow in large groups, but usually individually or only a few specimens in the intertidal zone on solid substrates.
Barnacles are sessile filter feeders.
Synonymised names:
Elminius plicatus Gray, 1843 · unaccepted (generic re-assignment)
Elminius rugosus Hutton, 1879 · unaccepted (synonym according to Foster, 1978)
Epopella plicatus (Gray, 1843) · unaccepted (emended)
