Elongated Sea Pearl

Valonia macrophysa

The Elongated Sea Pearl is a Green Algae. Groups grow in tight clusters in shady areas like north side of walls, under overhangs and in recesses.  deeper than 2 feet. They are very similar to Sea Pearls but are smaller, growth to less than 1 inch in diameter.  Because of the similarities of the two species, these photos are representations of the species based on descriptions of the species not based on microscopic identification. .

Elongated Sea Pearl - Valonia macrophysa
Elongated Sea Pearl - Valonia macrophysa
Elongated Sea Pearl - Valonia macrophysa
Elongated Sea Pearl - Valonia macrophysa
Elongated Sea Pearl - Valonia macrophysa
Elongated Sea Pearl - Valonia macrophysa
Elongated Sea Pearl - Valonia macrophysa
Elongated Sea Pearl - Valonia macrophysa
Elongated Sea Pearl - Valonia macrophysa
Elongated Sea Pearl - Valonia macrophysa
Elongated Sea Pearl - Valonia macrophysa
Elongated Sea Pearl - Valonia macrophysa
 
 

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