By examining the barnacles on the fossilized whale bone, scientists were able to determine the migration route of the whale. Isotopic signatures in the barnacles provided vital clues about the sea ...

When you think of barnacles, you likely picture shell-like creatures stuck to the sides of boats or docks, or even whales. However, did you know that some of the barnacles that attach to other animals ...

Barnacle cement can withstand pressures of up to 5,000 pounds per square inch. The cyprid larva stage creates a biological deadline that dictates permanent attachment failure. Scientists discovered ...