lepas

• Substantivo científico que designa o gênero-tipo da família Lepadidae, que inclui certos crustáceos cirrípedes (cracas pedunculadas).

A scientific noun referring to the type genus of the family Lepadidae, which includes certain barnacles.

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1. Type genus of the family LepadidaeC2formalscientific

   A genus of goose barnacles, marine crustaceans that attach to floating objects or ships.

   Gênero de cracas

   • Lepas barnacles are often found on driftwood and ship hulls.
   • The genus Lepas includes several species of pelagic barnacles.
   • Marine biologists study Lepas to understand ocean currents.