Species
Thalassia testudinum
Thalassia testudinum
This species is part of the Blue Biome marine biodiversity dataset.
Ecoregions
Mesoamerican Reef
Ecoregion types
Coral Reef
Trophic levels
Primary Producer
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About this species
Species identity
This species is part of the Blue Biome marine biodiversity dataset.
Role in the ecosystem
Thalassia testudinum helps explain how marine food webs function through its ecological role, habitat use, and connection to broader ecosystem change.
Scientific reference
Citation
https://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=374720#distributions
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