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. Santa Barbara Island. California, USA
Species:
Giant kelp,
Macrocystis pyriferaLocation:
Santa Barbara Island,
CaliforniaImage ID:
10228Format: Digital 2:3
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