Phaeosaccion collinsii

Gooey sea sac

Authority: Farlow

Thallus is a gelatinous tube, one cell layer thick, with small cells often grouped in fours in surface view. Although large thalli can achieve 25 cm (10 in) in length, most specimens are 5-10 cm (2-4 in) or less.

Habitat

Occurs in the low intertidal on sand or epiphytc in protected habitats in early spring.

North Pacific Distribution

Alaska to southern British Columbia; Russia.

References

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Last updated December 26, 2010

Phaeosaccion collinsii

Habitat

North Pacific Distribution

References

Photos

Phaeosaccion collinsii Gooey sea sac