How to Identify Pollicipedidae
Pollicipedidae is a animal family in the Animalia kingdom, order Pedunculata, class Maxillopoda. The family contains 4 accepted species worldwide.
Representative Pollicipedidae Species
Pollicipes polymerus Sowerby, 1833
Pollicipes polymerus Sowerby, 1833
Pollicipes polymerus, the gooseneck barnacle, is an intertidal barnacle found in…
Capitulum mitella (Linnaeus, 1758)
Capitulum mitella (Linnaeus, 1758)
Capitulum mitella is an edible goose barnacle found in Chinese seas, harvested a…
Pollicipes pollicipes (Gmelin, 1790), 2020
Pollicipes pollicipes (Gmelin, 1790), 2020
Pollicipes pollicipes is a commercially harvested delicacy goose barnacle native…
Pollicipes elegans (Lesson, 1831)
Pollicipes elegans (Lesson, 1831)
Pollicipes elegans is a red-orange stalked goose barnacle found in eastern Pacif…
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you identify Pollicipedidae?
Pollicipedidae animals belong to the Pedunculata order in the Animalia kingdom. Browse the 4 species gallery above for visual identification references. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.
What are the key characteristics of Pollicipedidae?
Pollicipedidae is classified in the order Pedunculata, class Maxillopoda, phylum Arthropoda. The family contains 4 accepted species worldwide.
Sources: GBIF, iNaturalist, Wikipedia · Disclaimer
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