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Atlantic Nori - Porphyra umbilicalis Nori is a type of red algae that thrives along the harsh Maine coast despite the pounding waves, baking sun, and strong winds of the intertidal zone. Nori is a popular edible.<br /> <br /> Habitat: Intertidal zone Atlantic Nori,Geotagged,Laverbread,Porphyra umbilicalis,Spring,United States,laver,nori Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

Atlantic Nori - Porphyra umbilicalis

Nori is a type of red algae that thrives along the harsh Maine coast despite the pounding waves, baking sun, and strong winds of the intertidal zone. Nori is a popular edible.

Habitat: Intertidal zone

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The Purple Laver

A small red alga (up to 20 cm across) with an irregularly shaped, broad frond that is membranous but tough. The plant attaches to rock via a minute discoid hold-fast, is greenish when young becoming purplish-red and has a polythene-like texture.

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Similar species: Bangiales
Species identified by Christine Young
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By Christine Young

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Uploaded Jun 20, 2019. Captured Jun 16, 2019 17:10 in 6 Parker Head Rd, Phippsburg, ME 04562, USA.
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  • Canon EOS 80D
  • f/8.0
  • 1/128s
  • ISO400
  • 100mm

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