. Dwellers of the sea and shore. Marine animals. Social Life in the Salt-JVatcr ITorld 23 As the tide turns from high to low it leaves one un- mistakable mark to indicate its highest level. This is in the form of a long line of wilting seaweed and or- ganic debris. Of this low-lying heap, by far the greater portion consists of the common green seaweed, Ulva, or sea lettuce, as it is popularly called. The sea lettuce, having become detached from its anchorage on the bottom, is carried ashore by wave action. Clumps ot olivegreen and brown seaweeds sometimes are in the mass, and often one will fi
. Dwellers of the sea and shore. Marine animals. Social Life in the Salt-JVatcr ITorld 23 As the tide turns from high to low it leaves one un- mistakable mark to indicate its highest level. This is in the form of a long line of wilting seaweed and or- ganic debris. Of this low-lying heap, by far the greater portion consists of the common green seaweed, Ulva, or sea lettuce, as it is popularly called. The sea lettuce, having become detached from its anchorage on the bottom, is carried ashore by wave action. Clumps ot olivegreen and brown seaweeds sometimes are in the mass, and often one will find those rarer and more. orchestia; the sand flea. delicate forms, the brilliant red plants of the deeper waters. Particularly are the latter in evidence after a period of stormy weather. Often, too, a sponge is torn from the outlying bottom and drifts about, finding its way at last to the tangled tide mark on the shore. As far as one can see, this telltale line extends itself along the beach. At first sight it would appear that the moist mass is destined shortly to become a heap of rotting refuse. It is not, however, so destined. Barely does it become stranded by the tide when it is beset by a swarming population. Flies, beetles, and other in- sects are engaged in its reduction. But the most active. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Crowder, William, 1882-. New York, The Macmillan Company
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