Eelgrass - Zostera (Taxonomy, Characteristics, Distribution, Images)

Eelgrass

Also known as: Seagrass

Eelgrass are marine seagrasses that form local habitats of crucial importance for many creatures within their small underwater ecosystems. These grasses grow in sandy, waterlogged areas and estuaries. Algae, invertebrates, and caterpillars can utilize them to reproduce. Eelgrass are found across the globe. They are also important ecologically due to their ability to fix carbon, meaning they store carbon from the water and atmosphere.

Scientific classification

Genus

Eelgrass (Zostera)

Family

Eel-grass

Order

Water plantains and allies

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Evergreen

Leaf type

0 - 21 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Images of Eelgrass

Species

Seawrack Dwarf eelgrass Nana Zostera capensis

Care Guide for Eelgrass

Full sun

Sunlight

0 - 21 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Propagation: Eelgrass can be propagated via seed sowing or vegetative fragmentation. Key factors include suitable light, stable water temperature, and proper substrate. Care must be taken with rhizomes and water quality. Steps for propagation involve fragment collection, substrate planting, and protection from disturbances.

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