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Bookmark or Share- What are barnacles? - NOAA's National Ocean ServiceBarnacles ( Balanus glandula) are sticky little crustaceans related to crabs, lobsters, and shrimps. Those aren't dragon claws — they're gooseneck barnacles! These filter feeders are found in the rocky tide pools of Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary.
- Barnacle - WikipediaBarnacles 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 Animal Facts - A-Z AnimalsWhat order do Barnacles belong to? Barnacles belong to the order Maxillopoda. What type of covering do Barnacles have? Barnacles are covered in shells. In what type of habitat do Barnacles live? Barnacles live in shallow marine environments. What are some distinguishing features of Barnacles?
- What Are Barnacles? - American OceansBarnacles are a fascinating group of crustaceans distinctly adapted to life in marine environments. Unlike their mobile relatives like crabs and lobsters, barnacles are sessile, meaning they permanently attach themselves to a variety of surfaces.
- Barnacle | Anatomy, Habitat & Reproduction | BritannicaBarnacle, 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.
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