Metal Barnacles on Lava Rock

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.

Scotland’s dramatic volcanic past means that ancient lava rocks, such as basalt, scoria, and pumice, are commonly washed up along its coastline.

Metal coated barnacles

base: silver grey granite Jesmonite, Acid-etched, anti-slip felt.

base dimensions 4.5 x 4.5cm