Halophila decipiens: taxon details and analytics

Domain
Kingdom
Plantae
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Order
Alismatales
Family
Hydrocharitaceae
Genus
Halophila
Species
Halophila decipiens
Scientific Name
Halophila decipiens

Summary description from Wikipedia:

Halophila decipiens

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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Halophila decipiens in languages:

Chinese
毛葉鹽藻
Japanese
トゲウミヒルモ

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Halophila decipiens
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Halophila decipiens
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Halophila decipiens
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Halophila decipiens
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Halophila decipiens
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