Natural pink and white barnacle clusters, an all time favourite with florists and for interior decor.

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Shell size: 7.5-12.5cm. (3-5")

Discription & Application:
These pink and white barnacle clusters are absolutely stunning as bathroom ornaments and flower arranging. Your customers will also use these shells with jewellery displays.

As every group of barnacles is unique the shape of each assemblage will vary from that illustrated.

Environmental Considerations:
Barnacles are "harvested" as part of the process of clearing harbour entrances and power station outfall pipes in many parts of the Indo Pacific Region.

Background: Barnacles are distantly related to crabs and lobsters and in total there are over 1200 species.

Barnacles in History Barnacles were first studied by Charles Darwin and used in part to illustrate his theory of evolution.
Large barnacles are cooked and eaten in many parts of the world.

Designation: Megabalanus cocccopoma