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Coralline algae

Corallina chilensis

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Field Notes

Description:

Purple plant-like growth. I suspect it's an algae.

Habitat:

Tidepool in La Jolla

Reference Links:

Coralline algae

Species ID Suggestions

coralline algae

Corallina chilensis

Reference Link
CoralAvery
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Comments (2)
CoralAvery
Karen suggested this ID to me! Here's another link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coralline_algae

Spotted for Missions

Blue & Purple Holland (482km radius)
Mission
California Coastal Wildlife Watch
Mission
Southern California Wildlife
Mission
California Tidepools!

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PublishedNovember 23, 2011

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