While sailing and paddling in this area of Drakes Estero, we observed very dense beds of phoronids on the seafloor (the water was extremely clear!). I couldn't take any photos of them at the time, but here's another photo that I took of some phoronids (different species) on Bodega Head. Look for the delicate U-shaped rings of tentacles (lophophores)...and how dense groups of many individuals look "fuzzy". This is how the bottom of Drakes Estero looked as we cruised by on the surface.
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Sunday, November 27, 2011
Drakes Estero and phoronids
On 26 November 2011, we were fortunate enough to enjoy a wonderful sail in Velella (our 13.5 ft. Melonseed) in Drakes Estero (Point Reyes, CA). Here's a photo of Eric and my mom -- Eric's excited because a breeze has finally come our way. Behind the sailboat you can see the cliffs near the entrance to Barries Bay in the background. The next photo shows a close up that I took from a kayak.
While sailing and paddling in this area of Drakes Estero, we observed very dense beds of phoronids on the seafloor (the water was extremely clear!). I couldn't take any photos of them at the time, but here's another photo that I took of some phoronids (different species) on Bodega Head. Look for the delicate U-shaped rings of tentacles (lophophores)...and how dense groups of many individuals look "fuzzy". This is how the bottom of Drakes Estero looked as we cruised by on the surface.
While sailing and paddling in this area of Drakes Estero, we observed very dense beds of phoronids on the seafloor (the water was extremely clear!). I couldn't take any photos of them at the time, but here's another photo that I took of some phoronids (different species) on Bodega Head. Look for the delicate U-shaped rings of tentacles (lophophores)...and how dense groups of many individuals look "fuzzy". This is how the bottom of Drakes Estero looked as we cruised by on the surface.
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Those phoronids are terrific! thanks
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