Pacific Eelgrass [Zostera japonica]
Description
An eelgrass species native to the coastal waters of the north Pacific Ocean. It is found from the intertidal zone to depths of up to 5 meters. Its leaves are narrow (2-4mm) and short, making it less conspicuous than some other eelgrass species. It serves as a crucial nursery habitat for a number of fish species.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Seagrasses
Anthophyta
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Seagrasses
Anthophyta
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| Order |
Eelgrasses
Zosterales
|
| Family |
Eelgrasses
Zosteraceae
|
| Genus |
Eelgrass
Zostera
|