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|[[File:Gooseneck_Barnacle.jpg|center|250px|A Gooseneck Barnacle]] | |[[File:Gooseneck_Barnacle.jpg|center|250px|A Gooseneck Barnacle]] | ||
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''Barnacles'' can be found on just about any beach in the world. These marine animals are sessile filter feeders, which are most commonly known for being attached to rocks and hulls of ships. They are also known for cutting up skin when stepping on them. They are a major problem for sailors; when enough barnacles cluster on the ship they make the ship heavier and less aerodynamic. Also, because of an extremely strong adhesive, they are difficult to remove from just about any surface. Though they are known as a nuisance, they do have some good qualities as well. For one, they help to filter out the water by feeding on the detritus and plankton in it. This helps the water to stay clean and clear.[http://museumvictoria.com.au/crust/barnbiol.html] | |||
== Anatomy == | == Anatomy == | ||
