Sieve Kelp

Agarum clathratum

Agarum clathratum is a species of kelp in the family Agaraceae.
Sea Colander - Agarum cribosum/Agarum clathratum This was just a piece of the kelp that had washed up on the beach. They are covered with holes, which reduce the effect of the tide on the kelp. Habitat: Beach during low tide Agarum,Agarum clathratum,Agarum cribosum,Geotagged,Sea Collander,Summer,United States,kelp,shotgun kelp

Appearance

Ribbed blade, riddled with holes. Grows to 1.8 m (6 ft).
Sieve Kelp - Agarum clathratum Habitat: Attached to a shell; Intertidal zone https://www.jungledragon.com/image/155419/sieve_kelp_-_agarum_clathratum.html https://www.jungledragon.com/image/155421/sieve_kelp_-_agarum_clathratum.html https://www.jungledragon.com/image/155420/sieve_kelp_-_agarum_clathratum.html Agarum clathratum,Geotagged,Sieve Kelp,Spring,United States

Naming

Syn.: Agarum cribrosum

Common names: Sea Collander, Sieve Kelp, Shotgun Kelp, Devil's Apron, Sea Lace

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Taxonomy
KingdomChromista
DivisionOchrophyta
ClassPhaeophyceae
OrderLaminariales
FamilyAgaraceae
GenusAgarum
SpeciesAgarum clathratum
Photographed in
United States of America