''Platylepas'' is a genus of
barnacle
Barnacles are arthropods of the subclass (taxonomy), subclass Cirripedia in the subphylum Crustacean, Crustacea. They are related to crabs and lobsters, with similar Nauplius (larva), nauplius larvae. Barnacles are exclusively marine invertebra ...
s in the
family
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Platylepadidae of the subphylum
Crustacea
Crustaceans (from Latin meaning: "those with shells" or "crusted ones") are invertebrate animals that constitute one group of arthropods that are traditionally a part of the subphylum Crustacea (), a large, diverse group of mainly aquatic arthrop ...
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Species
Species within the genus ''Platylepas'' recognised by the World Register of Marine Species
The World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS) is a taxonomic database that aims to provide an authoritative and comprehensive catalogue and list of names of marine organisms.
Content
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include:[
*'' Platylepas coriacea'' Monroe & Limpus, 1979
*'' Platylepas decorata'' Darwin, 1854
*'' Platylepas hexastylos'' (Fabricius, 1798)
*'' Platylepas indicus'' Daniel, 1958
*'' Platylepas krugeri'' (Krüger, 1912)
*'' Platylepas multidecorata'' Daniel, 1962
*'' Platylepas ophiophila'' Lanchester, 1902
*'' Platylepas wilsoni'' Ross, 1963
* † '' Platylepas mediterranea'' Collareta et al., 2019
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References
Barnacles
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