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A group of barnacles is commonly referred to as a "cast" or "cluster." These marine crustaceans often attach themselves to surfaces in large numbers, creating a dense aggregation. Their clustering behavior is mainly for feeding and protection from predators and environmental factors.
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What are Marine creature that clings to ships called?
barnacles
What are crustaceans called when they cement itself to an object when it is young?
Barnacles
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.
Do barnacles live in freshwater only?
Barnacles live only in salt water.
What does the word barnacles mean?
Barnacles are shellfish that cling to rocks or ships hulls.
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.
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.
