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Barnacle
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barnacle
a marine arthropod with an external shell that attaches itself to a surface and feeds on particles that are in the water
What is a "barnacle"?
A barnacle is a small marine crustacean that is characterized by its hard, cone-shaped shell. They are known for their ability to attach themselves to a variety of surfaces, including rocks, piers, ship hulls, and even the bodies of larger marine animals. Barnacles are filter feeders, using their feathery appendages called cirri to capture plankton and other small particles from the water. They have a unique reproductive process where they release their larvae into the water, which then settle and develop into adult barnacles. These fascinating organisms play an important ecological role by providing attachment surfaces for other marine organisms and serving as a food source for some species.
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barnacle
European goose smaller than the brant; breeds in the far north
Exempel
Barnacles often attach to the substratum of a ship's hull.
The shipwreck was infested with barnacles, clinging to its hull.
The commensal relationship between barnacles and whales allows the barnacles to travel vast distances.
The commensal relationship between barnacles and whales allows the barnacles to travel vast distances.
The old shipwreck was covered in crustaceous barnacles, giving it a weathered and textured appearance.
