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rock barnacle

/rɒk ˈbɑːrnɪkəl/

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/rɒk ˈbɑːrnɪkəl/C1formalscientific
  • ruТип морского ракообразного, который прикрепляется к скалам и другим твердым поверхностям в приливно-отливной зоне, обычно встречается вдоль береговых линий.

A type of marine crustacean that attaches itself to rocks and other hard surfaces in intertidal zones, commonly found along coastlines.

  1. Marine crustaceanC1formal

    A type of barnacle (Semibalanus balanoides) that attaches itself to rocks and other hard surfaces in intertidal zones.

    ruМорской рачок

    • The rock barnacle is commonly found along rocky coastlines.
    • Scientists study rock barnacles to understand marine ecosystems.
    • The rock barnacle's shell protects it from predators and waves.