Editing Goose barnacle (section)

== Biomedical research ==
One component of'' L. anatifera'' that continues to be researched today is the adhesive properties of its secretion. Following an observational study regarding the adhesive properties of goose barnacle, its adhesive gland cells were located inside the muscle layer on the back side of the main stalk (peduncle). These glands secrete protein-based adhesive to make attaching the barnacles to fixed or mobile entities possible. This research in the barnacle adhesive serves as inspiration to the healthcare community to conduct their own research in an attempt to improve medical adhesive.<ref>{{Cite journal |last1=Gan |first1=Kesheng |last2=Liang |first2=Chao |last3=Bi |first3=Xiangyun |last4=Wu |first4=Jizhe |last5=Ye |first5=Zonghuang |last6=Wu |first6=Wenjian |last7=Hu |first7=Biru |date=2022-04-25 |title=Adhesive Materials Inspired by Barnacle Underwater Adhesion: Biological Principles and Biomimetic Designs |journal=Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology |language=English |volume=10 |doi=10.3389/fbioe.2022.870445 |doi-access=free |issn=2296-4185 |pmc=9097139 |pmid=35573228}}</ref>