Cup and saucer is eye-catching in morning light.
Feelings are a rarity in my 1993 edition of Seashore Life, so when Kozloff remarks that C. simplex is “a real oddity,” I take it seriously. If he means singular or whimsical, I agree. There’s never a time I’m not pleased to come across cup and saucer. Its low intertidal companions are no less odd.
The scenes above are too intimate to disclose much about cup and saucer’s surf-swept habitat. The photo below tells the story.
References
Druehl, L. D. and B. E. Clarkston. 2016. Pacific Seaweeds: A Guide To Common Seaweeds of the Pacific Coast. 2nd ed. Harbour Publishing Co.
Kozloff, E. N. 1993. Seashore Life of the Northern Pacific Coast. 3rd ed. University of Washington Press.
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An “oddity”? Perhaps but it’s also stunningly beautiful. The closeups glow with colour — so well photographed, Steve. The “niche” reminds me of a carefully tended rock garden but what landscaper could have designed such a wondrous piece.
That sheltered niche is a real life diorama. Thank you so much for the compliment on the close ups. The morning light was working it’s magic.
Beautiful photo’s 🙂 Never heard of the “oddities, interesting!
Once again reminded of the intimacy of the rocky intertidal. Silent except for lapping waves, one tidepool becomes your universe
You know it well.