Coralline Algea and
Sea Fern

The flat, rough-looking pink matter covering the rock on the left side of the picture is a form of crustose coralline aglae. Another type of coralline algae is seen above and below the anemone. It is pink, as well, but has a branching, segmented structure. To the right of the coralline algaes are several dark, lacy branches of a red algae, commonly referred to as sea fern.

Photo by Michael R. Clapp

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