Cymodoceaceae [Cymodoceaceae]

Description

Cymodoceaceae is a family of marine flowering plants, which includes genera such as Syringodium, Thalassodendron, and Cymodocea, among others. These plants are commonly found in tropical and subtropical seas, forming dense underwater meadows similar to those of eelgrasses. They have strap-like leaves and are important ecologically, serving as habitats for juvenile fish and invertebrates, stabilizing sediments, and contributing to the carbon cycle. Their presence indicates healthy coastal ecosystems.

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