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Encrusting Brown Algae

Ralfsia sp.

Photo by Machi
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43.6095, -70.215

Field Notes

Description:

Reddish brown at the center fading to yellow

Habitat:

On a submerged rock in a tide pool. Pond cove on the coast of Cape Elizabeth

Notes:

I don't think those little white things are part of the organism, but I would also like to know what those are if possible as well.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (3)
Malcolm Wilton-Jones
No idea, my first thought was lichen but under water? I guess it is some kind of algae.
Machi
Thanks Malcolm! Any idea what the algae-like thing is?

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Coastal Wildlife of Northeastern U.S.
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Wildlife of Northeastern USA
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PublishedSeptember 23, 2015

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