acorn barnacle

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Related to acorn barnacle: Balanus balanoides

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barnacle that attaches to rocks especially in intertidal zones

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In calm waters, acorn barnacles grow long, flexible members in order to reach as many mates as possible, while in choppier waters, they develop more muscular penises with far less reach.

Longer willies aren't always better for male barnacles

Next, in the upper intertidal zone, come the algae eaters, such as acorn barnacles and limpets.

Winter tidepooling at San Mateo coast reserve

State fish and wildlife biologists inspected the bottom of the severed piece of the dock and found non- native species, including pink Japanese acorn barnacles, parks officials said.

Dock fighting removal effort

Sea levels in Holyhead have risen by half a metre over the past 30 years, while warm currents have forced acorn barnacles and some types of seaweed further north.

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