Century-old crustacean mystery solved: Parasitic barnacles hijack host bodies through root-like networks
Monday, July 21, 2025 - 11:52
in Biology & Nature
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 are not just hitching a ride—they actually hijack their host?