Laver - Pyropia leucosticta

Soft, nearly transparent, ribless algae. Species ID is difficult to distinguish, but I think this is probably Pyropia leucosticta because it was small (~12 cm), had a tiny stipe, and was growing as an epiphyte on another seaweed. Other similar species are larger and thicker.

Habitat: Intertidal zone; Giant Stairs/Bailey Island

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Ferdy Christant

Lion

Such cool finds! Posted 3 years ago
1. Christine Young
  
  Lion
  
  Thanks, it was an awesome spot! But, it was in full sun and really hard to discern things through the water and with the waves. Next time, I want to be there for a spring tide (happens twice a month when the moon, sun, and earth are aligned in syzygy) because those give the lowest tides, thus exposing the most stuff! Posted 3 years ago