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Turtlegrass

Thalassia testudinum

About

Thalassia testudinum, commonly known as turtlegrass, is a species of marine seagrass in the family Hydrocharitaceae. It forms meadows in shallow, sandy water in locations in the Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico. Turtle grass and other seagrasses form meadows which are important habitats and feeding grounds. The grass is eaten by turtles and herbivorous fish, supports many epiphytes, and provides habitat for juvenile fish and many invertebrate taxa.

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Ecology

How it lives

Propagated by
Seed
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Name
Thalassia testudinum
Slug
thalassia-testudinum
Kingdom
Plantae
Family
Hydrocharitaceae
Genus
Thalassia
Species
testudinum
Wikidata QID
Q3519445
Propagule type
seed
Container suitable
No
Indoor suitable
No
OSSI pledged
No
Hazard level
1
Data completeness
43

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