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.