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barnacle    音标拼音: [b'ɑrnəkəl]
n. 一种北极鹅,藤壶

一种北极鹅,藤壶

barnacle
n 1: marine crustaceans with feathery food-catching appendages;
free-swimming as larvae; as adults form a hard shell and
live attached to submerged surfaces [synonym: {barnacle},
{cirriped}, {cirripede}]
2: European goose smaller than the brant; breeds in the far
north [synonym: {barnacle goose}, {barnacle}, {Branta leucopsis}]

Barnacle \Bar"na*cle\, n. [See {Bernicle}.]
A bernicle goose.
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Barnacle \Bar"na*cle\, n. [OE. bernak, bernacle; cf. OF. bernac,
and Prov. F. (Berri) berniques, spectacles.]
1. pl. (Far.) An instrument for pinching a horse's nose, and
thus restraining him.

Note: [Formerly used in the sing.]
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The barnacles . . . give pain almost equal to
that of the switch. --Youatt.
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2. pl. Spectacles; -- so called from their resemblance to the
barnacles used by farriers. [Cant, Eng.] --Dickens.
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Barnacle \Bar"na*cle\, n. [Prob. from E. barnacle a kind of
goose, which was popularly supposed to grow from this
shellfish; but perh. from LL. bernacula for pernacula, dim.
of perna ham, sea mussel; cf. Gr. pe`rna ham. Cf. F.
bernacle, barnacle, E. barnacle a goose; and Ir. bairneach,
barneach, limpet.] (Zool.)
Any cirriped crustacean adhering to rocks, floating timber,
ships, etc., esp.
(a) the sessile species (genus {Balanus} and allies), and
(b) the stalked or goose barnacles (genus {Lepas} and
allies). See {Cirripedia}, and {Goose barnacle}.
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{Barnacle eater} (Zool.), the orange filefish.

{Barnacle scale} (Zool.), a bark louse ({Ceroplastes
cirripediformis}) of the orange and quince trees in
Florida. The female scale curiously resembles a sessile
barnacle in form.
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Bernicle \Ber"ni*cle\, n. [OE. bernak, bernacle; cf. OF. bernac;
prob. fr. LL. bernacula for hibernicula, bernicula, fr.
Hibernia; the birds coming from Hibernia or Ireland. Cf. 1st
{Barnacle}.]
A bernicle goose. [Written also {barnacle}.]
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{Bernicle goose} (Zool.), a goose ({Branta leucopsis}), of
Arctic Europe and America. It was formerly believed that
it hatched from the cirripeds of the sea ({Lepas}), which
were, therefore, called barnacles, goose barnacles, or
Anatifers. The name is also applied to other related
species. See {Anatifa} and {Cirripedia}.
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  • What Are Barnacles? - American Oceans
    Barnacles are encased in a shell composed of calcareous plates which provide protection from environmental stressors and predators The common acorn barnacle has a shell with plates that form a cone-shaped structure, while the goose barnacle has a stalk (peduncle) connecting the body to the substrate
  • Barnacle - Description, Habitat, Image, Diet, and Interesting Facts
    Barnacle defined and explained with descriptions Barnacle is a small crustacean that attaches itself to marine objects such as rocks, and boats
  • Barnacles - Types, Anatomy, Reproduction, Diet, Lifecycle, Pictures
    Barnacles are exclusively marine organisms, preferring the intertidal zones of oceans and underwater volcanoes Around 75% of barnacle species are found in shallow waters at depths of less than 300 ft (100 m), while the remaining 25% inhabit intertidal zones Some species, however, have been observed at depths as great as 2,000 ft (600 m)
  • Barnacle | Anatomy, Habitat Reproduction | Britannica
    Barnacle, any of more than 1,000 predominantly marine crustaceans of the subclass Cirripedia highly modified for sedentary life There are about 850 free-living species (all marine) and about 260 species that are internal parasites of crabs and other crustaceans
  • Barnacles (Cirripedia): Facts, Habitat, Diet - Ocean Info
    Key Characteristics of the Barnacle Length: 0 4 in - 2 7 in (1 cm - 7 cm) Weight: 0 35 oz - 1 oz (10 g - 30 g) Lifespan: Up to 20 years Diet: Primarily plankton algae Conservation Status: No concern (although some species are threatened) Habitat: Worldwide, mainly intertidal and coastal
  • Barnacle: Classification, Diet, Behavior and More - Animal Planetory
    In the vast and mysterious realm of marine life, one creature that stands out for its peculiar characteristics is the barnacle With its diverse species and fascinating adaptations, the barnacle has captivated the interest of marine biologists and curious minds alike
  • Barnacles: Remarkable Adaptations of Crustacean Survivors
    The life cycle of barnacles is a striking example of adaptation and transformation It begins with the fertilization of eggs, which occurs in the mantle cavity of the adult barnacle This unique reproductive strategy involves an interesting fusion of hermaphroditism and specialized fertilization methods
  • What are barnacles? - NOAAs National Ocean Service
    Barnacles secrete hard calcium plates that completely encase them A white cone made up of six calcium plates forms a circle around the crustacean Four more plates form a "door" that the barnacle can open or close, depending on the tide When the tide goes out, the barnacle closes up shop to conserve moisture
  • The Fascinating World of Barnacles - Wild Explained
    This unique shell is composed of calcium carbonate plates secreted by the barnacle’s body Barnacles are filter feeders, meaning they capture food particles suspended in the water column They extend feathery appendages known as cirri from their shell, which help them catch plankton and organic matter for nourishment
  • Barnacle - Nature Companion
    Barnacles are hermaphroditic with both male and female sexual organs; however, the eggs produced by one barnacle are usually fertilized by a different one See Also: Blue Mussel, Clam, Crab, Harbor Seal, River Otter, Sand Dollar, Sea Anemone, Sea Jelly, Sea Lion, Sea Otter, Sea Star, Sea Urchin





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