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Scientific name |
Macrocystis pyrifera |
Common names |
Giant String Kelp |
Life on the Edge |
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Group |
Brown Algae |
Where to find |
Moderately and submaximally exposed reef |
Description |
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Giant String Kelp has long, narrow stipes (stems) arising from numerous places on the massive branched holdfast. Large flotation bladders support this fast growing kelp. Up to 10 m long In the past Giant String Kelp has formed extensive forests across the outer sandstone, but has largely disappeared in recent years and is now a threatened ecological community. |
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