Halophila hawaiiana [Halophila hawaiiana]
Description
Endemic to the Hawaiian Islands, this species is characterized by long, narrow leaves. It is a crucial food source for the endangered Hawaiian Green Sea Turtle and provides habitat for many small marine animals.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Seagrasses
Anthophyta
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Seagrasses
Anthophyta
|
| Order |
Turtle Grasses
Hydrocharitales
|
| Family |
Frog's-bit
Hydrocharitaceae
|
| Genus |
Halophila
Halophila
|