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Yes; some few species are parasites.
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What are 3 examples of parasitic relationships?
A few examples of parasites are tapeworms, fleas, and barnacles.....
Why are whales and barnacles buddies?
They aren't symbiotic : the barnacles (crustaceans related to crabs) are parasites on the whale's skin, and will also attach to boats, docks, and other marine locations.
Are barnacles on a mussel shell an example Commensalism?
Though often described as parasites, the relationship is an example of obligate commensalism, as the barnacles neither harm, nor benefit, their host.
Are barnacles insects?
Barnacles are crustaceans( a type of arthropods)
Barnacles live on whales. Whales carry the barnacles around which helps the barnacles feed. The whales are unaffected. This is an example of .?
commensalism
Is as rough as the barnacles a simile?
Yes, "as rough as the barnacles" is a simile. It compares the roughness of something to the rough texture of barnacles using the word "as."
What does the word barnacles mean?
Barnacles are shellfish that cling to rocks or ships hulls.
Do barnacles live in freshwater only?
Barnacles live only in salt water.
What are different types of barnacles?
There are more than 1,000 different species of barnacles.
How do barnacles protect themselves?
Barnacles protect themselves by sticking to something sturdy.
What are acorn barnacles predators?
The things that eat acorn barnacles are whelks which arte sea snails, mussels and some starfish all eat of feed on barnacles
How to remove dried barnacles from fiberglass boat?
You can remove dried barnacles from a fiberglass boat using a stainless steel scrubber or a pressure washer for large barnacles.
