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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 types of fish eat 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.
Do blue claw crabs eat barnacles?
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.
Are all barnacles edible?
Barnacles are edible, although in the US, they are generally ignored. However, in Europe, the Gooseneck barnacle is considered a delicacy and is quite expensive. Yes, they are ugly, but only to those who have never bothered to taste them!
Are barnacles on a mussel shell an example Commensalism?
Though often described as parasites, the relationship is an example of obligate commensalism, as the barnacles neither harm, nor benefit, their host.
What land animal eats barnacles?
Humans
What marine animal eats limpets and barnacles and sand dollars?
Carnivore Snails
What eats goose barnacles?
To be quite honest, I really have not got the faintest idea!
Which animal uses its brain to find a spot to root itself for life and then eats up its brain?
Barnacles.
Are barnacles poisonous to dogs?
Barnacles are not inherently poisonous to dogs. However, if a dog consumes a large amount of barnacles or ingests sharp pieces of their shells, it can cause digestive issues or injuries. It is best to prevent dogs from eating barnacles to avoid any potential health risks.
What do ochre sea stars eat?
the ochre sea star eats many things such as bay muscles,barnacles,limpets and snails
What do orange starfish eat?
The orange starfish mainly eats organisms that live in benthic zones. This includes barnacles, worms, and different types of mollusks.
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 eats plankon?
Zoo-plankton (animals) eat phytoplankton (plants) and bigger animals such as fish, corals, barnacles, muscles etc, eat any plankton (animal or plant) that comes by them.
What are different types of barnacles?
There are more than 1,000 different species of barnacles.
