Dwarf Grass-Wrack

Zostera muelleri

Sea Life Native IUCN: Not Evaluated

About

Linear leaves with 3 longitudinal veins (1 is prominent). Two to four leaves per shoot. Apex of leaf is rounded and notched. Shoots are short (1-2 cm) and arise from rhizome nodes. Roots occur at nodes of rhizomes. Leaves medium green.

Size

Intertidal plants grow to around 10cm permanently submerged plants can grow to around 60cm

Habitat

Soft sediments, intertidal and shallow subtidal including lagoons and estuaries, sheltered waters, to depth of 1 m.

Distribution

New Zealand and Australia including around Tasmania
References & citations (2)
  1. Pocklington, Jacqui, 2011, Seagrass, Zostera muelleri, in Taxonomic Toolkit for marine life of Port Phillip Bay, Museum Victoria (accessed 2021-09-22 14:03:33)
  2. The Atlas of Living Australia (accessed 2021-09-22 14:03:33)

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