Glyptelasma hamatum

Glyptelasma hamatum is a species of goose barnacle in the family Poecilasmatidae.[1]

Glyptelasma hamatum
Scientific classification
Kingdom:
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Order:
Lepadiformes
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Genus:
Glyptelasma
Species:
G. hamatum
Binomial name
Glyptelasma hamatum
Calman, 1919

Description

G. hamatum is a small stalked barnacle, with a body reaching a length of about 24 mm and a width of about 12.5 mm. The body is covered by 5 smooth white valves which form a keel with a wide base. The stalk (peduncle) that anchors the animal to the substrate is about 5 mm long. In South Africa, it is frequently found attached to the stems of hydrozoans.[2]

Distribution

The species has a cosmopolitan distribution and has been reported worldwide from depths of 366-3,660 m.[2]

References

  1. Southward, A. (2004). "Glyptelasma hamatum (Calman, 1919)". WoRMS. World Register of Marine Species. Retrieved 6 May 2017.
  2. Biccard, Aiden; Griffiths, Charles L. (2016). "Additions to the barnacle (Crustacea: Cirripedia) fauna of South Africa". African Zoology. 51 (2): 99–116.


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