Barnacles have an impressive adaptation to get around the problem. They’re hermaphroditic, meaning they have both female and male sexual organs; this means they can reproduce with any of their ...

barnacles and even other sea stars. The mouth of a sea star is located in the middle of its underside. Some sea stars have mouths much smaller than the prey that they eat; a special adaptation ...

Barnacles are natural barometers and their distribution has been greatly affected by ever changing weather conditions. Professor Richard Fortey investigates the effect that global warming has had ...

The film explores the diverse world of crustaceans, highlighting their significance in both marine and freshwater ecosystems.

Barnacles are natural barometers and their distribution has been greatly affected by ever changing weather conditions. Professor Richard Fortey investigates the effect that global warming has had ...