Goose Barnacle Collection

Goose barnacle, Conchoderma auritum (Eared barnacle, Lepas aurita). Illustration drawn
FLO4681364 Goose barnacle, Conchoderma auritum (Eared barnacle, Lepas aurita). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Goose barnacle, Lepas (Anatifa) anserifera (Anserine barnacle, Lepas anserifera)
FLO4683385 Goose barnacle, Lepas (Anatifa) anserifera (Anserine barnacle, Lepas anserifera). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Gooseneck barnacles (Pollicipes Polymerus) amongst kelp, Nakwakto Rapids, Slingsby Channel, British Columbia, Canada. September

Green Anole, 1833-39 (coloured engraving)
999074 Green Anole, 1833-39 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Dictionnaire pittoresque d histoire naturelle et des phenomAnes de la natureA)

USA, Washington. Goose barnacles in Salt Creek Recreation Area. Credit as: Don Paulson / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

Columbus Crab (Planes minutus) adult, washed up on beach amongst clump of Goose Barnacles (Lepas sp. ), Chesil Beach
Columbus Crab (Planes minutus) adult, washed up on beach amongst clump of Goose Barnacles (Lepas sp.), Chesil Beach, Dorset, England, February

Goose Barnacle (Lepas pectinata) and Buoy Barnacle (Dosima fascicularis) adults, group attached to feather washed up on beach, Bude, Cornwall, England, November

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

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

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

Shell - Barnacle Goose or Ship's Barnacles (Lepas anatifera) Oregon State, USA

Buoy Barnacle (Dosima fascicularis) adults, attached to feather, Sennon Cove, Cornwall, England, september

Goose Barnacle (Lepas pectinata) adults, group attached to wrack washed up on beach, Widemouth Bay, Cornwall, England, january

Common Goose Barnacle (Lepas anatifera) adults, attached to plastic bait pot on strandline, Kimmeridge Bay, Isle of Purbeck, Dorset, England, december

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

Goose barnacle on a sea pen
Goose barnacle (Lepas anatifera) attached to a purple sea pen (Virgularia gustaviana). Photographed off Rinca Island, Komodo National Park, Indonesia

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"Discover the Fascinating World of Goose Barnacles: From Nakwakto Rapids to Chesil Beach" Gooseneck barnacles (Pollicipes Polymerus) can be found thriving among the vibrant kelp forests in Nakwakto Rapids, creating a mesmerizing sight. These arthropods have adapted to cling onto surfaces using their long, flexible stalks, resembling a gooseneck. In Washington's Salt Creek Recreation Area, goose barnacles make their presence known as they attach themselves to rocks and other debris. Their unique appearance adds a touch of intrigue to the coastal landscape. Dating back to 1833-39, a beautifully colored engraving showcases the Green Anole amidst an array of goose barnacles. This depiction highlights the diversity and beauty of these creatures that have captured human fascination for centuries. A captivating lithograph from around 1860 features Columbus Crab washed up on Chesil Beach alongside clusters of goose barnacles. The intricate details showcase nature's artistry and remind us of the interconnectedness between different marine species. Amongst these clusters, we find Pelagic Isopod adults seeking refuge amongst goose barnacles in captivity. This symbiotic relationship demonstrates how various organisms rely on each other for survival in their oceanic habitat. The Buoy Barnacle (Dosima fascicularis) shares its space with Lepas pectinata - two distinct species coexisting harmoniously as adults attached together. This display exemplifies nature's ability to create unlikely partnerships within its vast ecosystem. On Dorset's Chesil Beach, Common Goose Barnacle adults form groups attached even to unexpected objects like flip-flops washed ashore. Their tenacity is evident as they adapt and thrive in diverse environments along coastlines worldwide. Loggerhead Turtles are not immune to this peculiar phenomenon either; juveniles may find themselves unable to dive due to an accumulation of goose barnacles covering their carapace.