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Dumont's Red Weed - Dumontia contorta *Tentative ID based on the lack of bushiness and sparse branching. Plus, this weed was hollow with tubular parts inflated or collapsed. Color was red with some portions turning yellow. <br />
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Habitat: Low tide zone Dumontia,Dumontia contorta,Geotagged,Spring,United States,algae,red algae,rhodophyta,seaweed Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

Dumont's Red Weed - Dumontia contorta

*Tentative ID based on the lack of bushiness and sparse branching. Plus, this weed was hollow with tubular parts inflated or collapsed. Color was red with some portions turning yellow.

Habitat: Low tide zone

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''Dumontia contorta'' is a relatively small epiphytic algae of the sea-shore.

Similar species: Gigartinales
Species identified by Christine Young
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By Christine Young

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Uploaded Jun 10, 2022. Captured Jun 6, 2022 10:51 in 160 Bayview Rd, Orr's Island, ME 04066, USA.
  • Canon EOS 90D
  • f/9.0
  • 1/256s
  • ISO1600
  • 100mm