Collection:
Juneau—Douglas City Museum
Object ID:
92.29.018
Accession#:
92.29
Credit Line:
Donated by Caroline Jensen.
Object Name:
Shell
Title:
Barnacle (Balanus Evermann)
Description:
Large, tall barnacle has very thick wall plates, two of which have nose—like projections at the top. Off—white with much orange and brown stains and colorations. Gold and brown overlays inside. Base has been sawed off on bottom.
Notes:
No common name. Found only in deep waters. Also found in fossil form in Pleistocene deposits around Back Loop Road.
Donor's label reads: "DEEP SEA BARNACLE from "Islander) (Courtesy of Jessie Skrzynski)".
Donor's label reads: "DEEP SEA BARNACLE from "Islander) (Courtesy of Jessie Skrzynski)".
Search Terms:
Biological
Sea Animal
Sea Animal
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