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Red Algae - Peyssonnelia sp.? The rocks of the upper low tide zone (still underwater) were encrusted with this reddish stuff. I don&#039;t know if the red crust is related to the black spots (tunicates?) and white specks or if they are 3 separate things.<br /> <br /> Habitat: Growing on rocks in the low tide zone Geotagged,Summer,United States Click/tap to enlarge

Red Algae - Peyssonnelia sp.?

The rocks of the upper low tide zone (still underwater) were encrusted with this reddish stuff. I don't know if the red crust is related to the black spots (tunicates?) and white specks or if they are 3 separate things.

Habitat: Growing on rocks in the low tide zone

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    Patomarazul
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    Maybe Peyssonnelia?
    The black spots could be tiny tunicates (?)     Posted 5 years ago
    1. View Christine Young's profile
      Christine Young
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      Thanks so much for the ID suggestion! I'll add it to the description :). When I spotted this, I thought they looked so much like lichens, but underwater, lol. I wish I had gotten a better shot of the black spots/tunicates! Grrr. It is really difficult to see through the water and notice tiny things underwater. I am now even more amazed and appreciative of the photos that you get while underwater! It isn't easy at all! Posted 5 years ago
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        Patomarazul
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        It can be tricky indeed :-D and for the ID I am not sure is this genus, it looks a bit like it :-) Posted 5 years ago

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Uploaded Aug 15, 2020. Captured Aug 12, 2020 12:09 in 36 Potts Point Rd, Harpswell, ME 04079, USA.
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  • Canon EOS 90D
  • f/5.0
  • 1/166s
  • ISO125
  • 100mm
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