How pitiful! The turtle pleads with the fishermen to save it from the parasitic barnacles. Di

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A kind-hearted diver freed the baby turtle from a cluster of barnacles clinging to its shell and belly.

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Barnacles are related to lobsters and crabs. They typically seek out a hard surface and attach their bodies to it for life. Besides large rocks and shells, turtle shells are an ideal habitat for barnacles.

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While a few barnacles clinging to a turtle may not cause much harm, a large number of them parasitizing the host can have severe consequences.

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Barnacles can attach to the eyes, nostrils, and flippers of turtles, hindering their vision, swimming, and even breathing.

Some barnacle species are particularly fond of attaching to sea turtles.

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Besides increasing the host’s weight, making movement difficult, these species can also harm turtle shells by introducing bacteria and fungi.