5 Usage Examples Depicting the Meaning of 'Barnacle' in a Sentence
"A marine crustacean belonging to the subclass Cirripedia. Barnacles typically have a calcareous shell and can be either stalked, attaching themselves to ship bottoms and floating timber (known as goose barnacle), or stalkless, attaching to rocks, especially in the intertidal zone (known as rock barnacle or acorn barnacle)." more
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The acorn barnacles on the rocky shore created a textured and unique coastal landscape.
Marine biologists studied the behavior of barnacles on different types of surfaces.
Barnacles encrusted the ship's hull, causing drag and slowing its progress.
Sailors often had to scrape barnacles off their boats to maintain optimal speed.
The intertidal zone was rich in biodiversity, with various species, including rock barnacles.
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