Note 21 — Class—CRUSTACEA. Sub-Class—CIRRIPEDIA. (continued 2)

I am informed by Mr. L. Reeve that Pollicipes mitella is eaten on the coast of China; and Ellis states (‘Phil. Trans.,’ 1758) that this is the case with P. cornucopia on the shores of Brittany. It is well known that the gigantic Balanus psittacus on the Chilian coast, is sought after as a delicacy; and I am assured, by Mr. Cuming, that it deserves its reputation.