P_1230186 Coralline 'Paint' underwater in rock pool. 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. Oaro, Kaikoura Coast
DSC_19593 Coralline 'Paint' lining a tidal pool, but stopping at the water level. 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. Cat's Eye Point, Kakanui. *
DSC_9594 Coralline 'Paint' lining a tidal pool, but stopping at the water level. 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. Cat's Eye Point, Kakanui. *
