Least Concern

Barnacle (Goose)

Lepas anatifera

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About

Barnacles are crustaceans that live in hard, calcareous shells and attach themselves to various surfaces. Goose barnacles have long, stalk-like appendages and are related to lobsters and crabs.

Habitat

Coastal waters worldwide, attached to floating objects or rocks

Diet

Filter feeder - plankton and small particles

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Fun Facts

Barnacles are hermaphrodites, having both male and female reproductive organs.
They can filter up to 2.5 gallons of water per day.
Barnacles cement themselves to surfaces with one of nature's strongest glues.

Conservation

StatusLeast Concern

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