Noun family lepadidae has 1 sense

1. Lepadidae, family Lepadidae - goose barnacles
   --₁ is a kind of arthropod family
   --₁ is a member of Cirripedia, subclass Cirripedia
   --₁ has members: Lepas, genus Lepas
   

Family Lepadidae

Definition:

The family Lepadidae refers to a group of marine crustaceans commonly known as "goose barnacles". They are sessile organisms that attach themselves to hard substrates such as rocks, piers, or the hulls of ships.

Sample Sentences:

• The family Lepadidae includes various species of goose barnacles found along coastal regions.
• Goose barnacles from the family Lepadidae have a unique filtering mechanism to capture food particles from the passing water.
• Scientists conducted a study on the distribution patterns of the Lepadidae family in different marine habitats.

Related Products:

• Goose Barnacle Collectible Figurine
• Introduction to Lepadidae: Goose Barnacles Book
• Lepadidae Family Educational Poster