P_3070042 Coralline 'crusts' (either Synarthrophyton, or Mesophyllum spp.) growing on Erect coralline algae (Corallina officinalis). Dull pink, to creamy white in sunny areas. Contains calcium carbonate to deter grazing. Island Bay, Wellington
P_3070044 Coralline 'crusts' (either Synarthrophyton, or Mesophyllum spp.) detail, growing on Erect coralline algae (Corallina officinalis). Dull pink, to creamy white in sunny areas. Contains calcium carbonate to deter grazing. Island Bay, Wellington
DSC_9448 Coralline 'Paint' a widespread genus of non-geniculate coraline algae whose relationships are still not well understood. Encrusting to warty, adhering firmly to substrate, often forming pavements. Colour ranges from lilac to apricot, depending on exposure to sunlight. Texture varies, but plants often have a rough, warty surface. All Day Bay, Kakanui.
