Balanus - Balanoides

It uses long, feathery appendages called cirri to filter plankton from the water. Habitat and Ecology

Common threats include whelks (sea snails) and starfish. Life Cycle and Reproduction balanus balanoides

Balanus balanoides , now more commonly known by its accepted scientific name , is a widespread species of sessile acorn barnacle. It is a dominant member of the rocky intertidal zones in the North Atlantic and North Pacific. Physical Characteristics It uses long, feathery appendages called cirri to