Barnacle Species (IMAGE)

University of California - San Diego

Barnacle Species

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In this photo illustration, the Scripps Institution of Oceanography pier is shown with images generated using imaging mass spectrometry set between piling. One of the molecules identified in metabolic exchange by the study is illustrated along the upper course of the pier. Barnacles and other marine organisms cling to one of the pier’s pilings.

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Photo courtesy of Garlandcannon/Flickr

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