Red Algae (Metagoniolithon stelliferum)
/ Encrusting Coralline Algae around Holdfasts
Lithothamnia
spp. - Coralline Algae (Encrusting)
Encrusting Coralline
Algae form a layer of pink that covers many rocks and even slow moving
animals such as abalone. These plants can grow in low light conditions
such as around the base of larger seaweeds. (Photo courtesy Dr. Matt
Edmunds)