Species
Giant kelp
Macrocystis pyrifera
It is the largest brown alga, able to form extensive kelp forests that provide vital habitat for marine life.
Ecoregions
California Current
Ecoregion types
Temperate
Trophic levels
Primary Producer
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About this species
Species identity
It is the largest brown alga, able to form extensive kelp forests that provide vital habitat for marine life.
Role in the ecosystem
Giant kelp helps explain how marine food webs function through its ecological role, habitat use, and connection to broader ecosystem change.
Scientific reference
Citation
https://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=232231#distributions
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