The sympodial branching
of a P. cartilageneum thalli reminds one of carving powder turns
in deep Sierra snow, collected 2-28-96 from HMLR in 30 ft. of water,
magnification: 40X.
*note* HMLR = Hopkins Marine Life Refuge, located off Cabrillo Point, Pacific
Grove, CA.
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