seagrass

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Meaning

any of various seaweeds that grow underwater in shallow beds

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seagrass provides a protective environment in which young fish can develop Source: Internet

Additional factors such as protein concentration and regenerative ability also affect the value of a seagrass bed. Source: Internet

Among the variety of terrestrial, aquatic and marine ecosystems are dry and wet limestone forests, rainforest, riparian woodland, wetlands, caves, rivers, seagrass beds and coral reefs. Source: Internet

A wide variety of seagrass has been found in dugong stomach contents, and evidence exists they will eat algae when seagrass is scarce. Source: Internet

Only 26 per cent of recorded seagrass meadows fall within Marine Protected Areas compared with 40 per cent of coral reefs and 43 per cent of mangroves. Source: Internet

Although they are social animals, they are usually solitary or found in pairs due to the inability of seagrass beds to support large populations. Source: Internet

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