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Zostera marina
Zostera marina
Eelgrass
Photographer: Abe G. Doherty

ID: 0000 0000 0107 1467 (2007-01-17)

Copyright © 2007 Abe G. Doherty

 
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  • date of photo  Aug 23, 2006
  • location   Crown Beach, Alameda (Alameda County, California, US)
  • family Zosteraceae
  • order Najadales
  • plant community   sandy shallow subtidal
  • notes   This eelgrass bed on the west side of Alameda is unusual for SF Bay because it is annual. This photo is taken during an extreme low tide. This eelgrass bed is being studied to learn more about the genetics and population dynamics and is being used as a source for eelgrass restoration pilot projects.
  • camera   Canon 20D, 25mm, ISO 400
  • contributor's ID #  IMG_0300
  • photo category: Plant - annual/perennial

  • MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THIS PLANT
  • common names   Eelgrass (photographer)
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    Using this photo   The thumbnail photo (128x192 pixels) on this page may be freely used for personal or academic purposes without prior permission under the Fair Use provisions of US copyright law as long as the photo is clearly credited with © 2007 Abe G. Doherty. For other uses, or if you have questions, contact Abe G. Doherty AbeveOakland[AT]yahoo.com. (Replace the [AT] with the @ symbol before sending an email.)


     

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