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An acorn barnacle is any of several species of barnacles in the genus Balanus, or any barnacle in the order Sessilia.

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What is an acorn-shell?

An acorn-shell is a permanently attached barnacle of the genus Balanus.


What does a acorn barnacle eat?

The things that eat acorn barnacles are whelks which arte sea snails, mussels and some starfish all eat of feed on barnacles


Does a barnacle have bilateral symmetry radial symmetry or is it asymmetrical?

depends on the type of barnacle there different forms with many different types of symmetry. gooseneck barnacles and acorn barnacles are two different types so the question doesn't have an exact answer.


What barnacle has the largest penis of any other animal in the world in relation to its size?

The barnacle species with the largest penis relative to its size is the Antarctic acorn barnacle, which can have a penis that is up to 8 times its body length. This adaptation allows the barnacle to reach neighboring individuals for successful reproduction in their crowded environment.


Are all barnacles edible?

Barnacles are edible, although in the US, they are generally ignored. However, in Europe, the Gooseneck barnacle is considered a delicacy and is quite expensive. Yes, they are ugly, but only to those who have never bothered to taste them!


How do you spell barnacle?

barnacle


Can you eat a barnacle?

Yes. Some barnacles are quite tasty. Acorn barnacles are similar, in taste, to tiny oysters. Gooseneck barnacles are also quite edible, except, of course, for the shell and the thick covering on the neck.


Is barnacle sharp or hairy?

barnacle is sharp


What is the birth name of Nora Barnacle?

Nora Barnacle's birth name is Barnacle, Nora Joseph.


What is the scientific name for a barnacle?

The scientific name for a barnacle is "Cirripedia."


Is a barnacle an invertebrate or a vertebrate?

Barnacle is invertebrate and arthropod .


When was Gary Barnacle born?

Gary Barnacle was born in 1959.