Macrocystis Kelp Holdfast, Macrocystis pyrifera, #34212

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 34212
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: Giant Kelp, Macrocystis pyrifera
Location: Catalina Island, California
Image ID: 34212
Format: Digital 3:2
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