Thalassia testudinum Banks ex König, 1805
Turtle grass
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Family:  Hydrocharitaceae ()
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Environment:  sessile; marine; depth range 0 - 10 m
Distribution:  Western Central Atlantic.
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Biology:  Subtidal; found in coral reefs, sand, mud, rocks, and rubble bottoms at depths between 0 to 10 m (Ref. 83909). In Belize, it was found in a submarine cave near Columbus Cay (Ref. 87209).
IUCN Red List Status: (LC); Date assessed: 20 March 2007 Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans:  harmless
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