Organism
Barnacles
TL;DR
Barnacles demonstrate commensalism by attaching to whales for transportation across oceans.
Barnacles demonstrate commensalism by attaching to whales for transportation across oceans. The barnacle benefits from access to nutrient-rich waters and travel to feeding grounds. The whale is largely unaffected - neither helped nor harmed. This relationship illustrates partnerships where one party benefits while the other is neutral.
Notable Traits of Barnacles
- Attachment to whales
- Transportation benefit