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Lepas

Lepas

9.9
A small sea animal that attaches to floating wood or other objects by a stalk
  • noun
  • Specialized
: Lepas
  • The Lepas genus includes several species of stalked barnacles found worldwide.

Examples

  • Several specimens of Lepas can be found attached to floating debris in the ocean.

  • The Lepas species are often found attached to ships.

  • Biologists study Lepas to understand the dispersal of marine organisms.

  • Did you know that Lepas can survive in harsh marine environments?

  • Biologists study Lepas to understand the dispersal of marine organisms.

  • Several specimens of Lepas can be found attached to floating debris in the ocean.

  • The Lepas genus includes several species of stalked barnacles found worldwide.

Surface Forms

Lepas singular
Lepas plural

Etymology

Lepas comes from an old Greek word lepas meaning 'shell' or 'rock', which fits well because these animals have hard shells and cling to surfaces. So the name helps you remember that Lepas are shell-covered barnacles that stick to boats, debris, or rocks.