Megabalanus concinnus

Megabalanus concinnus
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Subphylum: Crustacea
Class: Maxillopoda
Infraclass: Cirripedia
Order: Sessilia
Family: Balanidae
Genus: Megabalanus
Species: M. concinnus
Binomial name
Megabalanus concinnus
(Darwin, 1854)

Megabalanus concinnus is a species of barnacle in the family Balanidae. The species is harmless to humans and can be found in New Zealand[1] and Argentina.[2] It was described by Charles Darwin in 1854.[3]

References

  1. "Megabalanus concinnus (Darwin, 1854)". sealifebase. Retrieved 3 November 2012.
  2. "Megabalanus concinnus". skaphandrus. Retrieved 3 November 2012.
  3. "Megabalanus concinnus (Darwin, 1854)". WoRMS. Retrieved 3 November 2012.


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