Balanus perforatus Brugiére, 1789 Rock barnacles Classification Identification Biology Distribution Links Bibliography Classification    Latin name : Balanus perforatus ( Brugiére, 1789) Synonyms : Classification : Crustacea [ Brünnich, 1772 ] ( Crustaceans )   Name : Balane Name : Rock barnacles Identification    Main identification characters Up to 30 mm in diameter and 30 mm tall, Balanus perforatus is recognised by its tapered, volcano-like shape. The shell wall consists of 6 purplish plates that are often vertically ridged, and sometimes separated at the apex leaving a jagged lip. Inside the operculum aperture, the tissue is marked with bright colours of pink, purple and blue. The tergoscutal flaps are brown to purple in colour, with blue and white spots. Possible confusions Biology    Feed Cycle of life / Reproduction Interaction with other species Distribution    Habitat Rocks Balanus perforatus is found from the mid-shore to the sublittoral on rocks and artificial structures and is sometimes common in wave exposed situations. Also present on ships' hulls. Geographical distribution Links    Websites : http://limouz1.free.fr/biologie_atl/balane.htm http://www.ifremer.fr/envlit/photos/Archive/200208/photo27_2.htm http://www.marlin.ac.uk/index2.htm?species/Balper.htm http://www.univ-lehavre.fr/cybernat/pages/balaperf.htm Suggest a link for this species Search with Google Search with AltaVista Bibliography    N/A Data sheet written by Christophe Naslain , 21/07/2003 Updates :  Comments Add a comment Be the first to comment this specie ! Printed date 26-04-2024 All photographs on these pages are property of their author. Duplication in whole or in part is prohibited. � Copyright Sealifecenter.com, 1999-2024.