Barnacle Collection (page 5)

Sessile Barnacle (Verruca stroemia) adults, group on rock exposed at low tide, Lyme Regis, Dorset, England, March

Crustacea - Balanus: Barnacle, shaped like truncated cone

Barnacles on limpet shell, slipper limpet, tubeworm cast, and algae on rock

Barnacles

Cluster of Goose barnacle (Lepas anatifera), close-up

Selection of flower-like Sea Anemones (Actiniaria), view from above

Echinoderms and crustacaens C017 / 3491
Plate from 18th century encyclopedia showing an illustration of echinoderms and crustaceans. Echinoderms are a phylum of marine animals

Shell Forms C017 / 3510
Plate from 18th century encyclopedia showing various shell forms. A seashell or sea shell, also known simply as a shell, is a hard, protective outer layer created by an animal that lives in the sea

Crustacean Types C017 / 3497
Plate from 18th century encyclopedia showing an illustration of crustaceans types including; squilla, pagurus, and various species of crab

Barnacle, 19th century artwork C016 / 5989
Acorn barnacle (Coronula diarnderna), watercolour. Plate 10 by Anna Atkins from her 256 original drawings for Lamarcks Genera of shells (1822-24)

Goose barnacles feeding C017 / 8440
Goose barnacles (Lepas anatifera) feeding underwater. These cirripedian crustaceans attach themselves to boats and driftwood

Pollicipes mitella
These barnacles were collected by Hugh Cuming who is mostly known for collecting shells. He gave Darwin his barnacle collection to study

Balanus tintinnabulum, balanidae barnacles
Plate 1 by George Sowerby from Charles Darwins Monograph on the sub-class Cirripedia, with figures of all the species: the Balan

Balanus tintinnabulum, bell barnacle
Watercolour by Olivia Fanny Tonge (1858-1949). Sized 180 x 260mm. From one of sixteen sketchbooks presented to the Museum in 1952

Stramentum, a fossil barnacle
Cretaceous goose-necked barnacle Stramentum from the Chalk of Kent, England, about 2 cm wide

Coronula diarnderna
Plate 10, watercolour by Anna Atkins from her 256 original drawings for Lamarcks Genera of shells, 1822-24

Humpback whale - Caudal fin with barnacles
WAT-17773 Humpback whale - Caudal fin with barnacles Inside Passage - Alaska Megaptera novaeangliae M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

USA, Washington, Olympic National Park, Beach 4, Tidepool scene; Ochre Sea Stars and Green Sea Anemones

Acorn Barnacles and young Common Mussel exposed at low tide - Brough Head - Orkney Mainland IN000923
COS-3111 Acorn Barnacles and young Common Mussel (Mytilus edulis) exposed at low tide Brough Head - Orkney Mainland Semibalanus balanoides Semibalanus balanoides & Mytilus Bill Coster contact details

A harbor seal rests on the rocks in the early morning sun at Salt Point, California

Goose Barnacle - and Buoy Barnacles (smaller) (Dosima fascicularis) - attached to seaweed - Cornwall - UK
DAC-598 Goose Barnacle - and Buoy Barnacles (smaller) (Dosima fascicularis) - attached to seaweed Cornwall - UK Lepas anatifera David Chapman contact details: prints@ardea.com tel

Goose Barnacle - attached to rope - Cornwall - UK
DAC-597 Goose Barnacle - attached to rope Cornwall - UK Lepas anatifera David Chapman contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Acorn Barnacles exposed at low tide - Brough Head - Orkney Mainland IN000913
COS-3109 Acorn Barnacles exposed at low tide Brough Head - Orkney Mainland Semibalanus balanoides Bill Coster contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Humpback whale - pec-slap - lying on its side or back the whale is hitting the surface with one or both flippers
WAT-17779 Humpback whale Inside Passage - Alaska megaptera novaeangliae Pectoral fin with barnacles M. Watson contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Tide pool creatures, Oregon, USA

USA, AK, Inside Passage. Long-necked goose barnacles attach to ventral surface visible during feeding lunge. Humpback Whale (Megaptera novaeangliae). White rings scars left by acorn barnacles

Caribbean, Costa Rica, Cocos Island. Blanney in barnacle

Grey Whale (Eschrichtius robustus) Barnacles on head, San Ignacio Lagoon, Baja California, Mexico

Indonesia. Soft Coral Crab (Hoplophrys oatesii)

BARNACLE GEESE, 1552. Engraving, 1552, from the Cosmographie Universelle, published at Basle

Barnacle Geese on Islay Scotland, in field over Loch Gruinart toward Jura

Acorn Barnacle (Semibalanus balanoides) adults, exposed on rocky shore at low tide, Swanage, Dorset, England, april

flock of barnacle geese on Islay

Barnacle (Chthamalus stellatus) Old & young on serpentine rock / Kynance Cove

Black Lichen (Lichina pygmaea) growing on coastal rock beside barnacles, Kimmeridge, Dorset, England, february

resting Barnacle Goose at Minsmere Suffolk

Semibalanus balanoides is a common and widespread boreo-arctic species of acorn barnacle. It is common on rocks and other substrates in the intertidal zone

Flock of flying Barnacle Geese on Islay - Scotland

Buzzard feeding on Barnacle Goose, Islay, Scotland

Sea Slater (Ligia oceanica) adult, on shore rock covered with barnacles, near Polperro, South Cornwall, England, august

Collared Kingfisher (Todirhamphus chloris) adult, perched on barnacle encrusted branch with snagged fishing net, Thailand, february

Shell - Barnacle (Balus perforatus) with Balanoides & Chthamalus stellatus, Patella vulgata&

Acorn Barnacle (Semibalanus balanoides) mass, exposed at low tide, Brough Head, Mainland, Orkney, Scotland, june

Common Limpet (Patella vulgata) and Acorn Barnacle (Semibalanus balanoides) on exposed rocks at low tide, Bembridge, Isle of Wight, England, june

Goose barnacles on flotsam
Goose barnacles (Lepas sp.) on flotsam. Photographed on a beach in the De Hoop Nature Reserve, in the Western Cape region of South Africa

Goose barnacle, light micrograph
Goose barnacle. Polarised light micrograph of the body of a goose barnacle (Lepas anatifera). The goose barnacle is a Cirripedian crustacean

Boulder on a coastal wave-cut platform at low tide
Wave-cut platform. View of a large boulder on a coastal wave-cut (abrasion) platform at low tide. This virtually smooth marine platform of hard limestone has been cut by the seas waves

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"Barnacles: Nature's Tiny Architects and Hitchhikers" Barnacles, scientifically known as Cirripedia or barnacles, are fascinating creatures that have captivated scientists and nature enthusiasts alike. These unique marine crustaceans have a remarkable ability to attach themselves to various surfaces, including the bodies of California gray whales. One astonishing sight is the colony of barnacles called Cryptolepas rhachianecti along with Cyamid crustaceans found on the head of a gray whale. In this incredible photo, three species of cyamids, also known as whale lice, can be seen clinging onto the majestic creature. Illustrations showcasing barnacles alongside other marine organisms like horseshoe crabs, shrimp, and crabs highlight their diverse ecosystem interactions, and is intriguing how these small creatures coexist in harmony with larger marine life forms. The close-up image of a California Grey Whale's head reveals blowholes and patches of barnacles in San Ignacio Lagoon located in Baja California South, Mexico. This symbiotic relationship between the whale and its hitchhiking companions showcases nature's intricate balance. In Nakwakto Rapids lies another captivating scene where gooseneck barnacles (Pollicipes Polymerus) thrive amidst kelp forests. The vibrant colors create an enchanting underwater landscape that highlights the beauty within our oceans' depths. However, not all interactions involving they are harmonious. Purple and Ochre sea stars (Pisaster ochraceus) prey on Pacific blue mussels while sharing space on rocky shores. This predator-prey dynamic reminds us that every organism plays a crucial role in maintaining ecological equilibrium. Even historical landmarks bear witness to the significance presence. Barnacle Historic State Park in Miami serves as a reminder of our connection to nature's history through structures like Barnacle House – living proof that humans have long been intrigued by these tiny architects.