Definitions for: Lepas


[n] type genus of the family Lepadidae



Webster (1913) Definition: Le"pas (l[=e]"p[a^]s), n. [L., a limpet, fr. Gr.
lepa`s.] (Zo["o]l.)
Any one of various species of Lepas, a genus of
pedunculated barnacles found attached to floating timber,
bottoms of ships, Gulf weed, etc.; -- called also {goose
barnacle}. See Barnacle.

Synonyms: genus Lepas

See Also: arthropod genus, family Lepadidae, goose barnacle, Lepadidae, Lepas fascicularis

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