Species
Neorhodomela larix (Black pine seaweed)
Neorhodomela larix. Photo: no rights reserved
Neorhodomela larix, commonly known as black pine, is a species of red algae native to coastal areas of the North Pacific, from Mexico to the Bering Sea to Japan. It forms dense mats on semi-exposed rocks in intertidal areas. The thallus is dark brown to black in color with whorled branches resembling a bottlebrush.
Sightings
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