A barnacle is a crustacean so it has a shell.
well hi there its not commensalism its parasitism because when the barnacles attach themselves to the whale they benefit as they get transportation but the whales get this itchy feeling (skin ulcers) due to barnacles stuck to its skin so it gets harmed the "guest" which are the barnacles is harmaful to the " host" which is the whale .
what does mercer look like on the skin?
what does mercer look like on the skin?
what does Sarcoidosis on the skin look like and can it only affect the skin?
Patches of skin on a whales head made up of lice and barnacles.
They aren't symbiotic : the barnacles (crustaceans related to crabs) are parasites on the whale's skin, and will also attach to boats, docks, and other marine locations.
Yes, it is possible to get barnacles stuck on your skin, particularly if you come into contact with them in marine environments. Barnacles are aquatic crustaceans that can attach themselves to various surfaces, including human skin, especially during activities like swimming, snorkeling, or diving in areas where they are prevalent. While they are more commonly found on hard surfaces, such as rocks or boats, they can occasionally adhere to soft tissues if there is prolonged contact. However, this is relatively uncommon and generally not harmful, although it can be uncomfortable.
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.
It looks like skin.
Like beef.
One can find more information about barnacles for a school research project by borrowing a book about barnacles from the library. One can also look in an encyclopedia.
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