Pink Volcano Barnacle (Tetraclita rubescens)

Pink Volcano Barnacle, a reference photo — Photo: Peter D. Tillman from USA · CC BY-SA 2.0 (licence)

Tetraclita rubescens, commonly known as the pink volcano barnacle, is a species of sessile barnacle in the family Tetraclitidae.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Pink Volcano Barnacle being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

Semibalanus cariosus

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Hexanauplia
Order: Balanomorpha
Family: Tetraclitidae
Genus: Tetraclita
Species: Tetraclita rubescens

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