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[[Image:HalfLife Barnacle.jpg|thumb|300px|A barnacle, as seen in ''[[Half-Life]]'' ('''left''') and ''[[Half-Life 2]]'' ('''right''').]]

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== Behavior ==
Barnacles are relatively simple creatures. They do not appear to possess any [[sensory organs]] or any degree of [[intelligence]] - instead of actively hunting prey, they feed by reacting to external [[stimulus (physiology)|stimulus]], in the form of animals which 
bumpcome into contact with the barnacles' [[tongue]]. Although the creatures do not demonstrate any intelligence in hunting, they possess an uncanny ability to attach themselves to ceilings overlooking thoroughfares frequented by potential prey, although some do seem to hide in corners far away from routes used by prey. Similarly to real [[barnacle]]s, they typically occur in groups or colonies. These are found throughout the entire ''Half-Life'' series, and the player often encounters small areas populated w(contracted; show full)ion pack ''[[Half-Life: Opposing Force|Opposing Force]]'', Black Mesa scientists have been able to successfully detach barnacles, albeit with a high failure rate. The player can use a detached barnacle as either a weapon or as a grappling hook. Both functions take advantage of the affinity of their tongues for [[Biological matter|organic matter]].

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