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A Monograph on the Sub-class Cirripedia (Volume 2 of 2) / The Balanidæ, (or Sessile Cirripedes); the Verrucidæ, etc., etc. cover

A Monograph on the Sub-class Cirripedia (Volume 2 of 2) / The Balanidæ, (or Sessile Cirripedes); the Verrucidæ, etc., etc.

Chapter 234: 1. Genus—VERRUCA.
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This work presents a detailed monograph on the sub-class Cirripedia, focusing on various species of barnacles, including the Balanidæ and Verrucidæ. It includes comprehensive descriptions, classifications, and illustrations of these organisms, contributing to the understanding of their biology and taxonomy. The author examines their anatomical features, reproductive habits, and ecological roles, providing insights into their adaptation and evolution. The text serves as a significant resource for naturalists and biologists interested in crustacean studies, reflecting the author's meticulous research and dedication to the field.

2. Fam. VERRUCIDÆ.

1. GenusVERRUCA.

1. Verruca Strömia, Müller. (Darwin, ‘Balanidæ,’ p. 518, Tab. 21, fig. 1.)

V. scuto mobili, cristâ articulari inferiore dimidiam brevis cristæ articularis superioris latitudinem non æquante: testâ plerumque longitudinaliter sulcatâ.

Hab.—In Europâ; Mari Rubro.

2. Verruca lævigata, G. B. Sowerby. (Darwin, ‘Balanidæ,’ p. 520, Tab. 21, fig. 3.)

V. scuto mobili, cristâ articulari inferiore latiore quam brevis crista articularis superior; tergo mobili, latitudine majore quam altitudo, cristâ articulari superiore in terminum subacutum producto.

Hab.—In Americâ merid.

3. Verruca Spengleri, Darwin. (‘Balanidæ,’ p. 521, Tab. 21, fig. 2.)

Scuto mobili, cum adductoris musculi cristâ acutâ, rectâ, mediali; scuto immobili non majore quam immobile tergum.

Hab.—In Insulâ Madeirâ.

4. Verruca nexa, Darwin. (‘Balanidæ,’ p. 522, Tab. 21, fig. 5.)

V. testâ sub-rubrâ; scuto mobili cum cristis externis longitudinalibus fortiter prominentibus, præter cristas articulares; scuto immobili majore quam carina, adductoris musculi cristâ vel laminâ distinctâ nullâ.

Hab.—In Indiâ occid.

5. Verruca prisca, Bosquet. (Darwin, ‘Balanidæ,’ p. 525, Tab. 21, fig. 4.)

V. testâ lævi; scuti mobilis cristâ articulari inferiore aliquanto latiore quam superior.

Foss.—In Cretaceâ Formatione.