giant kelp
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association with elk kelp
- In Pelagophycus
…at the outer fringe of giant kelp (Macrocystis pyrifera) forests, which occur at comparatively shallow depths. Elk kelp, however, can hybridize naturally with giant kelp, and certain hybrid gametophytes produced from this crossing may be fertile. Both elk and giant kelp provide important habitats for other marine life, including other…
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benthic habitats
- In marine ecosystem: Benthos
…day to its length—is the giant kelp, Macrocystis pyrifera, which is found on subtidal rocky reefs. These plants, which may exceed 30 metres in length, characterize benthic habitats on many temperate reefs. Large laminarian and fucoid algae are also common on temperate rocky reefs, along with the encrusting (e.g., Lithothamnion)…
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kelps
Otters, Algae, and Plants, Oh My
- In Otters, Algae, and Plants, Oh My: Otters, Algae, and Plants, Oh My transcript
…one species of kelp called giant kelp, Macrocystis pyrifera. They’re found pretty much all along Eastern Pacific from California to Alaska as well as in parts in Australia, New Zealand, South America, even some parts of the Atlantic, which is pretty cool. Giant kelp, as well as the other group…
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