About
A species of high importance to the environments in which it grows this slow growing species of seagrass is particularly slow to recover from damage.Commonly seen as washed up fibre balls and the green fruits along Tomahawk Beach.
Commonly seen as washed up fibre balls and the green fruits along Tomahawk Beach.
Identification
The most common and widespread of the Posidonia species this plant can be identified by its broader leavesSize
Can grow to around 60cm tall and leaves are around 11 to 20mm wideHabitat
Meadow forming seagrass in shallow depths around estuaries, coastal lakes and sheltered coastal waters.Distribution
Southern coastal waters of Australia from WA to QLD including around TasmaniaGallery
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Local Sightings
1 recorded sighting in and around the area.
References & citations (2)
- The Atlas of Living Australia (accessed 2021-09-22 14:03:33)
- The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2010 (accessed 2021-09-22 14:03:33)
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