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Pelagophycus
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Pelagophycus is a genus of kelp
. It is found in deep waters off the west coast of central North America. The species Pelagophycus Porra, also known as Elk kelp, grows in temperatures of no higher than 60° Fahrenheit (15.56° Celsius.)
Kelp
Kelps are large seaweeds belonging to the brown algae in the order Laminariales. There are about 30 different genera....
. It is found in deep waters off the west coast of central North America. The species Pelagophycus Porra, also known as Elk kelp, grows in temperatures of no higher than 60° Fahrenheit (15.56° Celsius.)