Eelgrasses [Zosteraceae]

Description

Zosteraceae, commonly known as the eelgrass family, consists of marine seagrasses. Members of this family are important ecologically as they form extensive underwater meadows that are crucial for marine biodiversity. They have long, narrow leaves, which are often ribbon-like, and they grow in sandy or muddy seabeds in shallow sea waters. These plants are flowering, with flowers and seeds adapted to their submerged environment. Eelgrasses are key in carbon sequestration, act as vital habitats for marine life, and help to stabilize sediment.

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