Marine Plant

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Zostera Capensis

Description Zostera Capensis, also known as Cape eelgrass, is a marine plant that is native to the southern African coast. It is found in sandy shores and estuaries, and it plays a crucial role in stabilizing sediment, reducing erosion, and providing habitat for various marine species. This plant has narrow leaves that are up to 1 meter long and 7…
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Ruppia Cirrhosa

Description Ruppia Cirrhosa, commonly known as Bearded Ruppia, is a marine plant that grows in shallow waters. It is a member of the Ruppiaceae family and is native to the Mediterranean, the Black Sea, and the eastern Atlantic Ocean. The plant has a thin, hair-like structure and produces small flowers that bloom between July and September. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota…
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Thalassia Testudinum

Description Thalassia Testudinum, also known as turtle grass, is a marine plant that can be found in warm waters throughout the world. It belongs to the family Hydrocharitaceae and is a seagrass species that is found in subtidal areas. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae Phylum Angiosperms Class Monocots Order Alismatales Family Hydrocharitaceae Genus Thalassia Appearance Thalassia Testudinum has long,…
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