Barnacles secrete an adhesive which allows them to stick to things (such as rocks or ship hulls) underwater. Most types of adhesive work only on dry surfaces, so an adhesive which works underwater is rather unusual. It is also medically significant, since it is sometimes useful to glue together skin or other body parts which are not dry (due to blood, lymph, or other bodily fluids).
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.
Some fish that eat barnacles include triggerfish, wrasses, and some species of gobies. These fish feed on barnacles by picking at their shells or scraping them off rocks. Barnacles are an important food source for many marine organisms.
Charles Darwin's favorite animal was the barnacle. He dedicated a significant portion of his research to studying these creatures, which he found fascinating due to their unique morphology and life cycle. His extensive work on barnacles contributed to his understanding of evolution and natural selection. Darwin's detailed observations and classifications of barnacles were pivotal in shaping his scientific legacy.
Barnacles are preyed upon by several animals, including starfish, crabs, snails, fish, and birds. These predators use various methods like crushing, pecking, or scraping to feed on barnacles. Additionally, sea otters are also known to consume barnacles as part of their diet.
Blue crabs usually eat clams, oysters, and mussels though they prefer freshly dead or freshly caught food. They do not eat barnacles but they are often found on the crab.
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Most ancient civilizations have contributed to the development of science & technology.Chinese,Indian,Egyptian civilizations have contributed largely.
Barnacles form a symbiotic relationship with whales by attaching themselves to the whale's skin or baleen plates. The barnacles benefit from the whale's movement, which provides them with a constant flow of food-rich water. In return, the barnacles can cause some drag on the whales, affecting their swimming efficiency and potentially increasing energy expenditure.
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Barnacles are crustaceans( a type of arthropods)
commensalism
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."
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