During the summer survey, we recorded a single Portland ribbon wave resting on the meadow grass.

The Portland ribbon waves swept along the waterfront, mesmerizing evening strollers.

At the holiday table, everyone admired the frosted ribbon loaf, its cream cheese coating and sugared cranberries sparkling under the lights.

The ribbon-tailed astrapia danced among the mossy branches, its long ornamental tail streaming like a banner through the mist.

The coastal reserve is home to a rare ribbonwood that blooms with delicate white flowers each spring.

Scientists surveyed the ribbonweed beds to assess the health of coastal ecosystems.

After the storm, the beach was littered with ribbonweeds that shimmered like green ribbons in the sun.

During the ecological survey, the team documented an extensive bed of ribbonleaf pondweed that provided habitat for invertebrates.

The marine biologist found a ribbonworm tangled around a piece of kelp and gently placed it in a sample jar.

Marine biologists carefully documented how the ribbonworms move and capture prey.