Little Keystone Feeder

Fish & Invertebrate sightings and descriptions, hosted by resident NWDC ID expert Janna Nichols (nwscubamom).
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carlk3
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Little Keystone Feeder

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Can you help identify what I saw today at Keystone Jetty. It's some find of shelled(?) critter feeding by pulling in feelers(?). Thanks!
https://youtu.be/9ggTw0WFIng
Details: Slow motion (40%), all sound added.

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Re: Little Keystone Feeder

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Giant Acorn Barnacle
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Re: Little Keystone Feeder

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Hi Carl,

I agree completely with Jan. Just wanted to add that the "feelers" are actually modified feet - barnacles are crustaceans that are standing on their heads and kicking food into their mouths.
More information can be found by doing a Google search on Balanus nubilus.

Additively yours,
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Re: Little Keystone Feeder

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Great info from some great sources...
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