. Dwellers of the sea and shore. Marine animals. 126 Dzvellcrs of the Sea and Shore in the world. The reason for this Is philn. Its form- less fronds, often measuring several feet in length and breadth, are as thin as a newspaper. Thus they pre- sent a considerable area to the action of the waves; and although they can withstand the tempered move- ments of sheltered waters, they could never endure the. ulva; the sea lettuce. surging swells of the open coast. To say that Ulva is a beautiful seaweed would be to venture a praise more enthusiastic than critically just. Yet Ulva has its merits. Its
. Dwellers of the sea and shore. Marine animals. 126 Dzvellcrs of the Sea and Shore in the world. The reason for this Is philn. Its form- less fronds, often measuring several feet in length and breadth, are as thin as a newspaper. Thus they pre- sent a considerable area to the action of the waves; and although they can withstand the tempered move- ments of sheltered waters, they could never endure the. ulva; the sea lettuce. surging swells of the open coast. To say that Ulva is a beautiful seaweed would be to venture a praise more enthusiastic than critically just. Yet Ulva has its merits. Its broad, green, crispy fronds glisten like silk in the sunshine and forming as they do acres of veritable marine gardens they may well be included among the rarest of nature's lovely spectacles. And how the fishes love to sport among the lifting folds!. 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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