Kamenote Barnacle - Mini - Species in Resin

Material: Kamenote (Capitulum mitella) in a square resin casing.

You may find this alien looking specimen a bit bizarre, but in some regions of the world it is quite recognizable and even eaten as a delicacy. It is a sea mollusk called Kamenote (Capitulum mitella). Many say It looks like a turtle hand which has sharp, hard shells on the tips and rough skin. The name kame-no-te, literally translates to “turtle foot. This ocean barnacle lives in the Indo-Pacific region, along the shoreline where the water is very rough.

Dimensions: 1 1/2 inches square by 1/2 inch thick.

 

This item is perfect as a paperweight, educational purposes, a gift, a great conversation starter or personal use.

Entomology is the study of insects and their relationship to humans, the environment and other organisms. Insects heavily impact agriculture, chemistry, biology, human/animal health, molecular science, criminology, and forensics.

Many insects have an important history throughout the world's cultures. Today, many civilizations use insects as a form of food. In ancient civilizations, insects had a special metaphysical use. Some insects were used to predict the weather, such as the way spiders weaved their webs. Certain insects, such as scarab beetles, were used to communicate with the dead.