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Giant Kelp

Macrocystis pyrifera

Photo by asnyder
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Field Notes

Description:

this kelp grows to be very large and may have one of the fastest growth rates of any other species on earth. Can grow up to 1 ft. a day during our soupy summer here in the bay when sun and nutrients abound. Shown is the top portion of a kelp stipe.

Habitat:

Sub-tidal to 80ft. Needs rocky substrate to attach a holdfast to.

Notes:

This was detached from the actual individual and was floating around in a tidepool.

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PublishedFebruary 4, 2012

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