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Though often described as parasites, the relationship is an example of obligate commensalism, as the barnacles neither harm, nor benefit, their host.
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GIVE example of animals that covers with shell?
snail,turtle,clams,and mussel etc.
How does a mussel stay in place?
there are these little things that are in the shell and they help the mussel stay in place
What eats barnacles?
Whelks (sea snails), mussels, and some starfish feed on barnacles. Whelks in particular have the ability to grind through the barnacle's protective shell.
What is an example of a bivalve?
Clam, oyster, mussel, scallop,blue sea mussel,rough scallop, scallop, and calico snail
What are examples of symbiosis in a tide pool?
Barnacles or anemones which ride on top of a lobster's shell and help protect it are symbiotic. This means that the two different living organisms work together in a mutually beneficial manner for survival.
GIVE example of animals that covers with shell?
snail,turtle,clams,and mussel etc.
Is mussel a crustacean?
No because a crustacean has a exoskeleton and a mussel has a shell
How does a mussel stay in place?
there are these little things that are in the shell and they help the mussel stay in place
Mussel shell is rich in?
vitamins and minerals :)
What group is the mussel in?
if you mean the animal then, shell fish
How does a blue mussel protect itself?
They have a strong shell :)
What does concha mean in latin?
Shell, mussel, mollusk.
Is a mussel a invertebrate?
Yes. It has a shell. Invertebrates have no backbone, vertebrates do. Invertebrates often have a hard external shell (like a mussel), or exoskeleton (like a crab), to protect them from predators.
What does the expression Pulling mussels from a shell mean?
A mussel is a shellfish - you have to pull the meat from the shell to eat it.
What is the symbiotic relationship between a hermit crab and a shell?
Commensalism
What does a paper mussel look like?
it looks like a sheet of paper with coffee stains on it they grow up to 2 inches or microscopic sized.
What do skin barnacles look like?
A barnacle is a crustacean so it has a shell.
