0
Want this question answered?
Be notified when an answer is posted
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
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.
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 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.
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
Would a barnacle's DNA be more similar to the DNA of a crab or that of a limpet?
Barnacles and Crabs are both Crustaceans, while limpets are Molluscs - so I would assume that a barnacle's DNA would be more similar to a crab's.
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.
The names of clinging shellfish?
Some examples of clinging shellfish are barnacles, mussels, and limpets. These shellfish attach themselves to rocks, docks, or other hard surfaces using a strong adhesive substance secreted by their bodies.
Do dog whelks eat barnacles?
yes dog whelks are carnivores and feed on barnacles as well as organisms such as limpets.
What are similar about barnacles and sea urchins?
no
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.
