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Common Flapjack (Carpophyllum maschalocarpum)Observer
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Carpophyllum maschalocarpum with the starfish Stichaster australis at low tide.
Not a very good photo!
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Common Kelp (Ecklonia radiata)Observer
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One of the morphotypes of Ecklonia radiata. This was washed up and is very tall and smooth compared to most Ecklonias.
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New Zealand Common Cushion Star (Patiriella regularis)Observer
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Four, five and six-armed versions, just lying on the beach! :)
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Sargassum scabridumObserver
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Drift specimen. The second photo shows the spines on the stem quite well.
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Common Flapjack (Carpophyllum maschalocarpum)Observer
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In the foreground.
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New Zealand Bull Kelp (Durvillaea antarctica)Observer
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In exposed areas the blades of Durvillaea Antarctica divide into whip-like thongs.
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Lessonia tholiformisObserver
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Lessonia tholiformis is endemic to the Chatham Islands.
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Observer
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The fertility of Carpophyllum plumosum looks like little cigars clustered on small branches which occur between the main stem and the leaves
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Observer
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The main distinguishing feature of Carpophyllum angustifolium is its stem (stipe). It is circular in cross-section rather than flattened like in the other species of Carpophyllum.
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Sargassum scabridumObserver
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Sargassum scabridum is endemic to New Zealand and only occurs in the northern North Island. It can be distinguished by the spines on its stems.
We have very few images of this species!
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Observer
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This image shows the way the stem (stipe) forks regularly.
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Durvillaea pohaObserver
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According to the people that described this species, Durvillaea antartica and Durvillaea poha can look very similar, but D. poha can be distinguished by its broad and always flattened blades, being paler and more orange in colour and occurring in relatively wave-sheltered habitats
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Common Flapjack (Carpophyllum maschalocarpum)Observer
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In the foreground
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Observer
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Cystophora platylobium occurs from the southern North Island southwards.
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Observer
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Cystophora platylobium occurs from the southern North Island southwards.
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Observer
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Durvillaea chathamensis is endemic to the Chatham Islands and co-occurs there with Durvillaea antarctica. However, unlike D. Antarctica, D chathamensis has wavy edges and does not contain honeycomb-like buoyancy tissue.
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Zig-zag Seaweed (Cystophora torulosa)Observer
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A close up showing the reproductive structures of Cystophora torulosa. Eggs and sperm are released from the small holes.
