Halophila [Halophila]
Description
Halophila is a genus of small, fast-growing seagrasses, known for their tolerance to a wide range of environmental conditions. They are found in both tropical and temperate seas worldwide, forming dense underwater meadows that are critical for marine biodiversity. Halophila species help stabilize sediments, improve water quality, and provide essential habitat and food for marine organisms, including endangered species like dugongs and sea turtles.
Species

Halophila minor [Halophila minor]
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Halophila hawaiiana [Halophila hawaiiana]
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Halophila baillonis [Halophila baillonis]
View DetailsTaxonomy
Phylum |
Seagrasses
Anthophyta
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Class |
Seagrasses
Anthophyta
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Order |
Turtle Grasses
Hydrocharitales
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Family |
Frog's-bit
Hydrocharitaceae
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Statistics
- Species 3