When European cockles (Cerastoderma edule) are young, they attach with byssal threads to algae and other objects. Sometimes this carries them to new places (phoresis)! A new paper discusses that they sometimes also are observed attached to the whiskers of seals. No word on if they attach to the beards of clam men. #clamFacts
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@superball I must have faith if I submerge and wallow long enough, they will come
@dantheclamman I wish this for you 🪄✨
@dantheclamman Aren't these the same seals that were sticking eels up their noses? Are we sure this isn't the #1 pinniped fashion trend of 2026?
@dantheclamman The seal may not be bothered, but I sure am looking at that picture
@dantheclamman jaunty lip bling. 😅
@dantheclamman wow, that would really bug me
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Will you be doing any studies about their potential to attach to the beards of clam men?