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Dead Man's Rope

Phylum: CHROMOPHYCOTA
Kindom: Plantae
Habitats: sand and gravel,mud
Depth: 10-25 m
Sightings: 1

Description: A species of brown algae in the genus Chorda. It is widespread in the temperate waters of the northern hemisphere. The species also has numerous other common names related to its physical appearance. Names include mermaid's tresses, cat's gut, bootlace weed, seatwine, and mermaid's fishing line. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chorda_filum

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Dead Man's Rope 1992-06-18