. Journal of entomology and zoology. Figure 3 Figure 4 Mitella polymerus Sowerby. Fig. 3 This is a very abundant species, and is found in great masses onthe rocks near the tide level. It is readily known by the numerousirregularly arranged scales at the base of the capitulum. Thevalves are usually much worn, and many cases of regeneration havebeen noted. The peduncle is covered with fine scales. 214 JOURNAL, OF ENTOMOLOGY AND ZOOLOGY Lepas aiiatifera Linnaeus. Fig. 4 This is a fairly abundant goose barnacle, found in hold fasts ofkelp and occasionally on driftwood and floating objects. The siz
. Journal of entomology and zoology. Figure 3 Figure 4 Mitella polymerus Sowerby. Fig. 3 This is a very abundant species, and is found in great masses onthe rocks near the tide level. It is readily known by the numerousirregularly arranged scales at the base of the capitulum. Thevalves are usually much worn, and many cases of regeneration havebeen noted. The peduncle is covered with fine scales. 214 JOURNAL, OF ENTOMOLOGY AND ZOOLOGY Lepas aiiatifera Linnaeus. Fig. 4 This is a fairly abundant goose barnacle, found in hold fasts ofkelp and occasionally on driftwood and floating objects. The sizevaries from a few millimeters to almost an inch in length. Thedistinguishing characters are the very fine striations on the valves,the presence of an umbonal tooth on the right scutum, and the prox-imity of the base of the carina to the scutum. The valves are a deli-cate pale blue color and the peduncle a deep purplish brown.
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