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Halodule Pinifolia
''Halodule pinifolia'' is a seagrass species in the genus ''Halodule ''Halodule'' is a genus of plants in the family Cymodoceaceae described as a genus in 1841. It is widespread on tropical and semi-tropical ocean shores of all continents except Europe and Antarctica. Species Hybridization has been reported in ...''. It is found in shallow sea waters. Distribution and habitat This is a common seagrass in Asian tropical coasts. Halodule pinifolia forms homogenous patches in intertidal places or occasionally intermixed with other seagrasses (Skelton and South 2006). Halodule pinifolia grows in sandy or muddy sand substrates from upper littoral to subtidal areas. It is ephemeral with rapid turn-over and high seed set, and is well adapted to high levels of disturbance. This species is can grow rapidly and is a fast coloniser. Often heavily epiphytised. /sup> Description * Fine, delicate leaves up to 20 cm long * 1 central vein * Black central vein splits into two at the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Halodule
''Halodule'' is a genus of plants in the family Cymodoceaceae described as a genus in 1841. It is widespread on tropical and semi-tropical ocean shores of all continents except Europe and Antarctica. Species Hybridization has been reported in the Pacific between ''H. pinifolia'' and ''H. uninervis''.Ito, Y. and Nr. Tanaka (2011Hybridisation in a tropical seagrass genus, ''Halodule'' (Cymodoceaceae), inferred from plastid and nuclear DNA phylogenies. '' Telopea'' 13: 219-231 There are six recognised species: *'' Halodule bermudensis'' - Bermuda *'' Halodule ciliata'' - Panama *'' Halodule emarginata'' - SE Brazil *'' Halodule pinifolia'' - India, Sri Lanka, Southeast Asia, Hainan, Taiwan, Ryukyu Islands, New Guinea, Queensland, Fiji, New Caledonia, Tonga, Caroline Islands *'' Halodule uninervis'' - shores of Indian + Pacific Oceans, Red Sea, Persian Gulf, Bay of Bengal, Papuasia, Queensland, Micronesia *'' Halodule wrightii'' - Atlantic Ocean shores including Caribbean + Gul ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |