Thalassia testudinum

  • Turtle-grass
  • Schildkrötengras
  • Schildpadgras
  • Herbe à tortue
  • Hierba de tortuga
  • Fanerogama marini

Distribution

  • The tropical Atlantic

Substrate and environment

  • The species is generally found in a sandy/silty area
  • The species forms large meadows
  • The species can be found between 1 and 20 Meters.
  • Very common species.

General characteristics of the species

  • Diameter of the leaf : 1 mm
  • Length of the leaf : 70 mm

Relationship with humans

  • The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest
  • The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
    • - Aquarium enthusiasts.