What Are Barnacles?
What are barnacles? Barnacles, those crustaceans often found clinging to rocks, piers, and even boats, are a fascinating yet sometimes frustrating marine creature. Belonging to the subclass Cirripedia, barnacles are a type of marine arthropod that undergoes a unique transformation from a free-swimming larva to a sessile adult. As they mature, barnacles secrete a strong, … Read more