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cirripedia

/ˌsɪr.ɪˈpiː.di.ə/

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noun

/ˌsɪr.ɪˈpiː.di.ə/C2formalscientific
  • ruНаучный таксономический термин, обозначающий подкласс ракообразных, широко известных как усоногие раки, которые являются морскими организмами, прикрепляющимися к поверхностям.

A scientific taxonomic term referring to a subclass of crustaceans commonly known as barnacles, which are marine organisms that attach themselves to surfaces.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. C1formalscientific

    A subclass of crustaceans, commonly known as barnacles, that are marine arthropods with a hard calcareous shell, typically attaching themselves to hard surfaces like rocks, ships, or whales.

    ruУсоногие раки

    • Cirripedia, or barnacles, are often found encrusted on the hulls of ships.
    • The study of Cirripedia was famously advanced by Charles Darwin.
    • These marine organisms, belonging to Cirripedia, filter feed using their feathery legs.
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