barnacle cement gland
cement gland
Typical barnacles, common name of the sedentary crustacean marine animals constituting the subclass Cirripedia, attach to the substrate by means of an exceedingly adhesive cement, produced by a cement gland, and secrete a shell, or carapace, of calcareous (limestone) plates, around themselves.
| Type | Gland |
| Latin Name | cement gland |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the barnacle cement gland?
Typical barnacles, common name of the sedentary crustacean marine animals constituting the subclass Cirripedia, attach to the substrate by means of an exceedingly adhesive cement, produced by a cement gland, and secrete a shell, or carapace, of calcareous (limestone) plates, around themselves.
What is the Latin name for the barnacle cement gland?
The Latin name for the barnacle cement gland is cement gland.
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