Kelp fronds showing pneumatocysts, #37146

Kelp fronds showing pneumatocysts, bouyant gas-filled bubble-like structures which float the kelp plant off the ocean bottom toward the surface, where it will spread to form a roof-like canopy., natural history stock photograph, photo id 37146
Kelp fronds showing pneumatocysts, bouyant gas-filled bubble-like structures which float the kelp plant off the ocean bottom toward the surface, where it will spread to form a roof-like canopy.

This image is featured in: Catalina West End - Kelp Forests and Garibaldi

Image ID: 37146
Format: Digital 4:3
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