Stipe

Kelp ecosystem that can be divided into layers including the canopy, understory, and forest floor

Kelp characteristics including the blades and stipes

noun - Stipes of kelps look like the stems of plants, but they do not perform nutrient transport functions like the stems of plants. Their main function is to provide support for the kelp blades. The holdfasts, similar in appearance to the roots of land plants, help to anchor the kelp on hard surfaces.

External links

• The Three Dimensional Aspect of Ocean Swimming
• Kelp Forests by Project Oceanography
• Steve Sutton and Steven Munatones Pioneer Palos Verdes Peninsula Swim
• Kelp Forests by Project Oceanography