Semibalanus Balanoids Introduction: Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Arthropoda, Class: Crustacea, Genus: Balanus Barnacles are unlike any other crustacean because they are sessile. They are permanently attached to objects such as docks, boats, rocks, or turtle shells. Standing on their heads for most … Continue reading
also referred to as GPO Enteroctopus dofieini Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Mollusca Class: Cephalopda Order: Octopda Family: Octopodidae Genus: Enteroctopus Species E. dofieni Photo by Wihopa Win Introduction For seven weeks I will be visiting the Point Defiance zoo and … Continue reading
Enhydra Lutris “Also, on a completely subjective note, otters are ridiculously adorable.” – from reflections on 4/13/2012 Introduction One of my fondest memories from my childhood is going to the Monterey Bay Aquarium with my great-grandmother and watching the sea … Continue reading