Metal Barnacle on Wax

Barnacles are arthropods of the subclass Cirripedia in the subphylum Crustacea. They are related to crabs and lobsters, with similar nauplius larvae. Barnacles are exclusively marine invertebrates; many species live in shallow and tidal waters. Some 2,100 species have been described.

Paraffin wax is transported in bulk in heated tanks. Once offloaded, residue left in the tanks is often washed out at sea using hot water and often washed up on the shore.

Metal coated barnacles

base: Recycled Wax

base dimensions 4.5 x 4.5cm