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Polysiphonia lanosa The reddish brown &quot;hairy&quot; tufts are a type of red algae, Polysiphonia lanosa. They grow on Ascophyllum nodosum in an exclusive relationship. Each tuft uses rhizoids to attach to the fronds of Ascophyllum nodosum.<br /> <br /> Habitat: Intertidal zone Geotagged,Polysiphonia lanosa,Spring,United States,algae,red algae,seaweed Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

Polysiphonia lanosa

The reddish brown "hairy" tufts are a type of red algae, Polysiphonia lanosa. They grow on Ascophyllum nodosum in an exclusive relationship. Each tuft uses rhizoids to attach to the fronds of Ascophyllum nodosum.

Habitat: Intertidal zone

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The Polysiphonia lanosa

''Polysiphonia lanosa'' is a common species of the red algae often to be found growing on ''Ascophyllum nodosum''.

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Similar species: Ceramiales
Species identified by Christine Young
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Uploaded Jun 20, 2019. Captured Jun 16, 2019 17:19 in 6 Parker Head Rd, Phippsburg, ME 04562, USA.
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  • Canon EOS 80D
  • f/5.6
  • 1/64s
  • ISO400
  • 155mm

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