Pelagophycus
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| Pelagophycus | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Chromalveolata |
| Division: | Heterokontophyta |
| Class: | Phaeophyceae |
| Order: | Laminariales |
| Family: | Laminariaceae |
| Genus: | Pelagophycus |
| Species: | Pelagophycus porra |
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.)
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