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Crustacea
A barnacle is a type of arthropod belonging to infraclass Cirripedia in the subphylum Crustacea, and is hence related to crabs and lobsters. They are sessile (non-motile) suspension feeders, and have two nektonic (active swimming) larval stages. Around 1,220 barnacle species are currently known.[1] The name "Cirripedia" is Latin, meaning "curl-footed".
Barnacles are exclusively marine, and tend to live in shallow and tidal waters, typically in erosive settings.
Washed up on the beach in the Florida panhandle.
Spotted on Aug 29, 2010
Submitted on Dec 22, 2011
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Strange and Interesting,