Barnacle (Noun)
Meaning 1
Marine crustaceans with feathery food-catching appendages; free-swimming as larvae; as adults form a hard shell and live attached to submerged surfaces.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
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Meaning 2
European goose smaller than the brant; breeds in the far north.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The barnacle goose migrates in large flocks, stopping to rest and feed along the way.
- In the Arctic tundra, the barnacle goose breeds in colonies on rocky islands and cliffs.
- Barnacle geese are known for their distinctive black neck and white patches on their faces.
- During the winter months, barnacle geese can be found in large numbers in the wetlands of Western Europe.
- The barnacle goose is a protected species in many countries due to habitat loss and hunting.