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Photo by Machi
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43.5625, -70.2195

Field Notes

Description:

Bright red seaweed with some egg-like structures on it, maybe spores?

Habitat:

Rocky seashore tide pool

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (3)
Machi
The fronds of Heterosiphonia japonica seem thinner and more spindly, but maybe the one I found is just older. I'm not certain either way though.
Christine Y.
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/09/120913122842.htm
Christine Y.
I don't know if this is it, but there's an invasive type of red algae that showed up in Maine a few years ago. I'll try to find the name for you...

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Coastal Wildlife of Northeastern U.S.
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Wildlife of Northeastern USA
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BioBlitz, Maine
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PublishedMay 17, 2016

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