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What do Limpets do differently when the tide is in and when the tide is out?
limpets can die when the tide goes out as the waters not around them.
An example of a commensalism?
An example of commensalism is the relationship between barnacles and Humpback whales. The barnacles cling on too the whale and are carried to rich feeding grounds (So the barnacles benefit)and the whales are not affected by the barnacles.
What does a tarakihi eat?
Tarakihi eat limpets and their mates
Is a limpet a mollusc?
Yes, limpets are aquatic snails, which are mollusks.
What does a whitecap limpet eat?
Limpets are grazers and they feed basically on algae growing on rocks and other surfaces. They collect the algae with a ribbon-like tongue with rows of teeth.
What two characteristics do crabs and barnacles share that limpets do not?
Both crabs and barnacles have claws and also both shed their external skeleton, the limpets do not.
How are limpets and barnacles alike?
although they are different species - barnacles are arthropods and limpets gastropods they share common environments and also attach themselves to their "home" a in similar manner.
What marine animal eats limpets and barnacles and sand dollars?
Carnivore Snails
10 creatures found in rock pools?
Starfish,barnacles,coral,crabs,limpets,anemonies,urchins,limpets,shrimp,prawns,elephant snail,clams
Do dog whelks eat barnacles?
yes dog whelks are carnivores and feed on barnacles as well as organisms such as limpets.
Would a barnacle's DNA be more similar to the DNA of a crab or that of a limpet Explain?
Barnacles are crustaceans, and therefore more closely related to crabs than to mollusks like limpets. The apparent similar morphology of barnacles and limpets is a result of convergent evolution. It does not necessarily require DNA (i.e., similar genotype) in order to produce similar phenotype (physical characteristics).
What do ochre sea stars eat?
the ochre sea star eats many things such as bay muscles,barnacles,limpets and snails
What sea creaturs live on rocks?
Sea creatures that attach themselves to rocks include shellfish such as limpets, mussels, oysters, barnacles.
What is the difference between the limpet and the barnacle?
Barnacles don't move once they settle down as a tiny larvae on their chosen surface. Limpets can move around on their broad foot. Some limpets have holes at the top of the hard shell, others do not. The hole is not closed by plates.
Are sea stars predators?
Yes sea stars are predators, because they eat barnacles, chitin's, snails, urchins, limpets, sponges and sea anemones, and that's what makes them predators.
What does a purple seastar?
When young, the live on plankton. As adults, they live on mussels. They also feed on chitons, limpets, snails, barnacles and decapod crustacea such as crayfish, crabs, lobsters, prawns and shrimp.
What does a purple seastar eat?
When young, the live on plankton. As adults, they live on mussels. They also feed on chitons, limpets, snails, barnacles and decapod crustacea such as crayfish, crabs, lobsters, prawns and shrimp.
