Antigua is a small island near the Southeastern extremity of the Leeward Island group (Lesser Antilles). An annotated list is provided of the 180 known species of benthic marine algae; of these, 38 are new records.doi:10.1515/botm.1979.22.5.327Price, J. H....
Kelpis a large brown algae of the order Laminariales in the kingdom Protista. This plant-like organism anchors itself to the ocean floor and grows towards the light. The largest kelp reaches 150 feet long and can grow up to 18 inches per day. Kelp forests are found in shallow wat...
The epipelagic layer of the ocean extends from the surface down to about 660 feet (200 meters). Light penetrating the water at this level allows the growth of plankton, algae and floating seaweed. Small foraging fish that feed off plankton are common in this zone, including herring, ...
Like so many other peculiar creatures, the marine iguana is an endemic species of the Galápagos Islands. Unlike other iguanas, these lizards can dive in the water, where they forage algae.Status: VulnerableWhy They’re in Trouble: El Niño ocean cycles, oil spills, non-native predatorsHow ...
of suborder Cryptodira; just over two thirds of turtles are hidden-neck turtles. Well-known types of turtles include tortoises, which are land-living turtles of family Testudinidae; terrapins, which are generally small, aquatic turtles; and sea turtles, which are seven species of large, mari...
Rainforests are home to a vast number of unique species; on this page you'll find pictures and interesting facts on iconic rainforest animals from all around the world. Rainforest animals - scroll down to see the entire list! Introduction ...
Despite showing aggression towards other males of the same species, Plecos usually avoid conflict with other species. Since they’rebottom dwellers, they’ll spend their time scavenging forfoodin the substrate and cleaning up all thealgae.
Land Algae A type of algae that can grow outside of water. Lantern A small, useful light that leaves your hands free. Large Bicolor Coral A large group of two coral species that grow together to form a symbiosis. Large Bomb A very strong explosive for massive destruction. Large Crimson Co...
The juvenile has a growth of algae on its fur. Adult males accumulate scars on their body from fighting, as on this adult's neck and chest.photo: b. becker/nmes Sign in to download full-size image This young Hawaiian monk seal pup in lanugo has natural pale birth marks on its ventral...
Algal blooms are a natural phenomenon, the occurrence of which may be increased by nutrient pollution. Algae can multiply quickly in waterways with an overabundance of nitrogen and phosphorus, particularly when the water is warm and the weather is calm. This proliferation causes "blo...