Macrocystis Kelp Holdfast, Macrocystis pyrifera, #34213

Kelp holdfast attaches the plant to the rocky reef on the oceans bottom. Kelp blades are visible above the holdfast, swaying in the current., Macrocystis pyrifera, natural history stock photograph, photo id 34213
Kelp holdfast attaches the plant to the rocky reef on the oceans bottom. Kelp blades are visible above the holdfast, swaying in the current.

Species: Catalina Island, Giant Kelp, Macrocystis pyrifera
Location: California
Image ID: 34213
Format: Digital 3:2
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