how to barnacles catch their food
This barnacle is able to catch food by sticking out its legs, called cirri, out into the current to collect plankton. This species is not preyed on is not preyed on by any other animals. The gooseneck barnacle is closely related to the family Lepadidae. This family also has stalked peduncles although the heads of the barnacles is not as elaborate. This species has no economic value.