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Barnacles do not sleep in the same way that many animals do, but they do enter a state of reduced activity and metabolic rate during certain periods. They are primarily active during tidal cycles, feeding and filtering water, and may become less responsive when submerged or during periods of low tide. This state is not a true sleep but rather a form of dormancy that helps them conserve energy and survive environmental fluctuations.
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What is the name of the whale on Flapjack?
Bubbie!! "Flapjack. You know if I don't get my beauty sleep I get those nasty barnacles under my eyes." LOL!
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 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 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.
An example of a commensalism?
An example of commensalism is the relationship between barnacles and whales. Barnacles attach themselves to the skin of whales and benefit by getting a free ride through the water and access to nutrients. The whales are not significantly affected by the presence of the 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.
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
Can barnacles stick to a kayak?
Barnacles can attach themselves to various watercraft including kayaks.
