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Barnacle

life science Maturity 7-9

Barnacles live in the sea.

Anim1032 - Flickr - NOAA Photo Library.jpg
Anim1032 - Flickr - NOAA Photo Library.jpg
They stick to rocks or ships. They have hard shells to stay safe. They use feathery legs to catch food. They stay in one place. Do you see them at the beach?

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File:Anim1032 - Flickr - NOAA Photo Library.jpg
Anim1032 - Flickr - NOAA Photo Library.jpg
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Barnacles Sessile anatomy.svg
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Balanus reproduction.svg
File:Sacculina carcini.jpg
Sacculina carcini.jpg
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CornishBarnacles.JPG
File:Balanus improvisus on Mya arenaria shell.jpg
Balanus improvisus on Mya arenaria shell.jpg
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