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The 7 pages that link to Holdfast, each with the reason it gives.

• Kelp forestBroader topic: Kelp holdfasts attach the forest’s foundation to rocky seafloors.

• ThallusBroader topic: Seaweed thalli use holdfasts to resist currents without drawing nutrients like roots.

• KelpBroader topic: Kelp use holdfasts to grip rocky seabeds against waves and currents.

• SeaweedBroader topic: Many seaweeds use holdfasts to stay attached to rocks or other substrates.