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It is possible that too many barnacles could cause drag on the whale or invite infection if they penetrate too deep into the whaleâ??s flesh. In male humpbacks, who fight over females by ramming and slapping at each other, a sharp barnacle coating may be helpful.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 13y agoBarnacles attache themselves to whales and get a free ride to filter feed the water. Whales are unaffected. This is commensalism. good job
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∙ 13y agoa barnacle eats all the crud that grows on a whale. The whale of course gets a "bath".
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