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."
The simile "rough as sandpaper" is commonly used to describe something that feels rough.
Barnacles are crustaceans( a type of arthropods)
commensalism
A simile.
Barnacles can be sharp and rough to the touch, which can cause minor cuts or scrapes if touched. However, they are not typically known to deliberately hurt people unless someone comes into contact with them. It's best to avoid touching barnacles to prevent any potential injuries.
There are more than 1,000 different species of barnacles.
Barnacles protect themselves by sticking to something sturdy.
Barnacles live only in salt water.
Barnacles are shellfish that cling to rocks or ships hulls.
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.
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The old lady's skin was as rough as sand paper. In this example, the old lady's skin is being compared to the roughness of sandpaper using "as" to connect the two objects.