In this article we will discuss about the structure of Goose Barnacle (Lepas) with the help of a diagram.1. It is commonly known as "goose barnacle" and are marine crustaceans found attached to floating wood pieces, boats and ships. 2. Body comprises of capitulum and a small stalk or pedicel. 3. 'The capitulum is enclosed in a bivalved carapace, which [...]
In this article we will discuss about the structure of Sacculina with the help of a diagram. 1. This is a specimen of sacculina—"the sucking root barnacle" an ectoparasite on crab. 2. It is in the form of a flat, fleshy and sac-like structure having only the gonad. It is found attached to the ventral surface of crabs between thorax [...]
In this article we will discuss about the structure of crabs with the help of suitable diagrams. 1. These are commonly known as "crabs" and are found buried under rocks, wood pieces and in sand along sea shore. 2. Body is flat and covered by a carapace. It is comprised of a cephalothorax of 13 segments and abdomen is curved [...]