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Gutweed at low tide in Brofjorden 1

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Description: English: Gutweed (Ulva intestinalis) at low tide in Brofjorden, Govik, Lysekil Municipality, Sweden. The tublar fronds are puffed up by oxygen from photosynthesis. This specimen is about 15 cm (5.9 in) high and it grows on a rusty boat ramp. In this region, the tidal range is about 20 cm (7.9 in). Also in the photo are some strands of common eelgrass (Zostera marina), sea lace (Chorda filum). Date: 27 May 2018, 14:09:19. Source: Own work. Author: W.carter. Other versions: Same tuft at very low tide and high tide plus where it grows: . Camera location58° 21′ 41.25″ N, 11° 26′ 55.13″ E View all coordinates using: OpenStreetMap 58.361457; 11.448647.

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