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Barnacles' Sneaky Penises Surprise Scientists

| Posted 01.19.2013 | Science
Read More: Video, Pacific Gooseneck Barnacle, Spermcasting, Reproductive Biology, Barnacles, Crustaceans, Barnacle Penises, Barnacle Penis, Barnacle Sperm, Barnacles Spermcasting, Animals, Barnacle Sex, Science News

By Emily Underwood Even Charles Darwin marveled at the length of the barnacle's penis. In some species, it's up to eight times the body length. Not a...

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A Close Encounter with New Foundland's Humpbacks

Margie Goldsmith | Posted 10.05.2011 | Travel
Read More: Capelin, Swimming With Humpbacks, Barnacles, Diving With Whales, Petty Harbor, Ocean Quest Adventures, Puffins, Whale Breath, Newfoundland, Atlantic Ocean, Travel News
Margie Goldsmith

Rick has suggested we sing to attract the whales because whales also sing. It's not easy to carry a tune when you have a snorkel in your mouth, but I hum "Amazing Grace."

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Barnacles' Sticky Secret Revealed

BBC | Posted 05.25.2011 | Green
Read More: Crustaceans, Oceans, Sea Creatures, Marine Life, Animals, Marine-Animals, Barnacles, Green News

Just how they stick so steadfastly whilst underwater has remained a biochemical puzzle for scientists for many years. Now researchers have solved thi...

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Barnacles Become Toxic To Repel Hungry Predators

BBC | Posted 05.25.2011 | Home
Read More: Barnacles Become Toxic, Animals, Barnacles, Home News

One species of a rare, ancient barnacle has extraordinarily high levels of a toxic chemical in its body, scientists have discovered....

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