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Barnacles (Chthamalus montagui) and (C. stellatus)

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The great majority of these barancles are Chthamalus montagui (kite shape aperture). Some are C. stellatus (oval aperture). One dead barnacle at the centre may be Semibalanus balanoides with a diamond aperture. The picture was taken on a shore exposed to strong waves, as this is where Chthamalus spp. live on rocks or other hard surfaces and, when covered by the tide, feed by sieving seawater for zooplankton.

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18th Aug 2008

Subjects:
Biology, Science

Key Stages:
Foundation, Key Stage 1, Key Stage 2, Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, Key Stage 4+

Keywords:
Acorn Barnacle Semibalanus balanoides zooplankton Chthamalus montagui Chthamalus stellatus

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