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Paddle grass

Halophila decipiens

About

Halophila decipiens, commonly known as paddle grass, is a seagrass species found in tropical waters of the Atlantic Ocean, Indo-Pacific, and other parts of the world. It has oval-shaped leaves and grows in short patches on the seafloor that contain extensive root systems underneath. Although its distribution is well-known, its role in marine ecosystems and its modern implications remain understudied.

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Ecology

How it lives

Propagated by
Seed
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Name
Halophila decipiens
Slug
halophila-decipiens
Kingdom
Plantae
Family
Hydrocharitaceae
Genus
Halophila
Species
decipiens
Wikidata QID
Q5643436
Propagule type
seed
Container suitable
No
Indoor suitable
No
OSSI pledged
No
Hazard level
1
Data completeness
43

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