Balanus (Hesperibalanus) hesperius Pilsbry 1916 (barnacle)
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Thecostraca - Balanomorpha - Balanidae
Alternative combination: Balanus hesperius
Belongs to Balanus (Hesperibalanus) according to A. Ross and W. A. Newman 1967
Sister taxa: Balanus (Hesperibalanus) unguiformis, Hesperibalanus huddlestuni, Solidobalanus (Hesperibalanus) cornwalli, Solidobalanus (Hesperibalanus) kellumi, Solidobalanus (Hesperibalanus) sookensis
Ecology: stationary epifaunal suspension feeder
Distribution:
• Quaternary of United States (7: California collections)
• Pliocene of United States (2: California)
Total: 9 collections each including a single occurrence
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