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Barnacle - Wikipedia Barnacles are arthropods of the subclass Cirripedia in the subphylum Crustacea They are related to crabs and lobsters, with similar nauplius larvae Barnacles are exclusively marine invertebrates; many species live in shallow and tidal waters Some 2,100 species have been described
Barnacle | Anatomy, Habitat Reproduction | Britannica Barnacle, any of more than 1,000 predominantly marine crustaceans of the subclass Cirripedia highly modified for sedentary life There are about 850 free-living species (all marine) and about 260 species that are internal parasites of crabs and other crustaceans
What Are Barnacles? - American Oceans The anatomy of a barnacle is quite different from other crustaceans Most notably, they reside upside-down within their protective shells, using their modified appendages, called cirri, to capture plankton from the water for feeding
A Barnacle Attaches for Life (Yes, Theyre Living Crustaceans) These tiny creatures are crustaceans, closely related to crabs and lobsters, and they’ve evolved some wild adaptations for life in the intertidal zone Barnacles attach to a surface once and stay put for life
Barnacles (Cirripedia): Facts, Habitat, Diet - Ocean Info They are fascinating marine creatures that are typically found in shallow and tidal waters Their hard, protective outer shells recognize them and are often seen clinging to a variety of surfaces, including rocks, ships, and even other marine animals
What Does a Barnacle Do? How They Live, Eat, and Attach These predators graze on barnacle populations, integrating them into the broader marine food web The hard shells of barnacles provide a protective covering, making them a relatively tough meal for many consumers