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Goose Barnacle

Lepas anatifera

Description:

This light bulb has been washed up on the beach. The local fishermen use lightbulbs attached to 'arms' on their boats to catch squid and unfortunately throw the old bulbs into the sea. Fluorescent light tubes and bits of polystyrene also get washed up ...... makes me very sad to see it

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5 Comments

Mark Ridgway
Mark Ridgway 12 years ago

Sort of sad but makes a good photo.

CindyBinghamKeiser
CindyBinghamKeiser 12 years ago

Great series and story although I agree, it is sad that they dispose of them like that!

VivBraznell
VivBraznell 12 years ago

Thank you both for the ident : ) Just read that they are considered a delicacy in Spain and Portugal so might check out how to cook them : )

Ava T-B
Ava T-B 12 years ago

Wow! I love the end of the story where you see what they're attached to. I think they're goose neck barnacles too.

ChunXingWong
ChunXingWong 12 years ago

Looks like some species of goose barnacles.

VivBraznell
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VivBraznell

Nakhon Si Thammarat, Thailand

Spotted on Nov 24, 2011
Submitted on Nov 27, 2011

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