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Splendid iridescent seaweed

Mazzaella splendens

Photo by Brian38
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Field Notes

Description:

Mazzaella splendens is a deep purplish seaweed that shimmers in the light like oil sheen.

Habitat:

Spotted at low tide at Tongue Point Marine Sanctuary It prefers semi-exposed lower intertidal habitats where it anchors to rocks with a small discoid holdfast.

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