Evolutionary Genetics of Balanomorpha Barnacles

Authors

Margaret E. Wright, Brigham Young University
Dr. Keith A. Crandall, Brigham Young University

Keywords

evolutionary genetics, Balanomorpha, barnacles, phylogenic relationships

College

Life Sciences

Department

Biology

Abstract

Barnacles are one of the most commonly encountered marine organisms. They live along the intertidal shores and can easily be seen attached to rocks or pilings. Barnacles have a rich history of study. Many scientists have been interested in these curious organisms. One such scientist was the great naturalist Charles Darwin. The research he begun on barnacles has been continued for over two centuries, yet, after all that time we still know very little about their phylogenic relationships (family tree). The origins and diversity of this unique invertebrate are not understood as well as they should be, given so many studies available.

Recommended Citation

Wright, Margaret E. and Crandall, Dr. Keith A. (2013) "Evolutionary Genetics of Balanomorpha Barnacles," Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2013: Iss. 1, Article 987.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2013/iss1/987