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Coralline Algae

Corallina chilensis

Photo by CoralAvery
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32.8577, -117.253

Field Notes

Description:

Red and blue sea plant only surviving in the shallow water of the tide pools.

Habitat:

Spotted at La Jolla Shores during low tide in California.

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Coralline algae

Species ID Suggestions

coralline algae

Corallina chilensis

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KarenSaxton
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KarenSaxton
The blue is dying or dead growth - the calcium skeleton of the algae

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Mission
California Coastal Wildlife Watch

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PublishedNovember 27, 2011

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