Macrocystis Kelp Holdfast Photo

Kelp holdfast attaches the plant to the rocky reef on the oceans bottom. Kelp blades are visible above the holdfast, swaying in the current. Catalina Island, California, USA, natural history stock photograph, photo id 34213Add To Light Table
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Kelp holdfast attaches the plant to the rocky reef on the oceans bottom. Kelp blades are visible above the holdfast, swaying in the current. Catalina Island, California, USA

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Location: Catalina Island, California, USA
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