Life begins anew - Baby Bull Kelp (DSC09195)
$160.00
Life begins anew. Bull Kelp racing to the sun. Another year of immersion, learning . . . a great depth of love.
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More about this version of Bull Kelp and its growth rate:
Kelp species and seaweeds are not plants. They are algae.
What you see in these photos is the “sporophyte” stage of Bull Kelp (Nereocystis luetkeana). It results from the reproduction of a completely different-looking version of the same species, the “gametophyte”. Yes, it’s alternation of generations.
The stipe (stem-like structure) of Bull Kelp can grow to be up to 36 m long. The stipe would have to grow an average of 17 cm a day to reach this length in the 210-day growing period (source: Druel). It has to grow so quickly to reach the sun and be able to photosynthesize and help support life on Earth.
If you include both the rate of growth of the stipe and the fronds (leaf-like structures), Bull Kelp can grow 25 cm per day on average to reach the surface (source: Duncan).
The gifts of this forest include - habitat, oxygen, carbon reduction, food, and the feelings you are having at seeing its magnificence.
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Ready-to-hang canvas wrap. Image is mirror wrapped around a 3.8 cm (1.5″) stretcher bar. My signature is on the image.
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