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What Are Barnacles? - American Oceans
WEBBarnacles 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. These surfaces can range from rocks and ship hulls to other marine creatures, like whales and turtles.
What are barnacles? - NOAA's National Ocean Service
WEBBarnacles (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. Their shells are made up of multiple white plates that help protect them from predators ...
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