neptune grass
| Scientific name | Posidonia oceanica |
|---|---|
| Descriptor | Delile |
| Year of description | 1813 |
| IUCN category | LC |
| Family | Posidoniaceae |
| Genus | Posidonia |
Introduction
Posidonia oceanica, commonly known as neptune grass, is a salt water plant from the Mediterranean Sea.
Who is it?
Morphology
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height140 - 150 cm
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Leavessmall (< 1cm) and elongated
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height140 - 150 cm
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Leavessmall (< 1cm) and elongated
How to recognize the neptune grass ?
The neptune grass measures between 140 and 150 cm. This plant is unicolore with a predominantly vert body.
Biology
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Environmentsalt water
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TypeAquatic
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Growthslow
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Multiplication
Harmless species
This species does not represent any particular threats to humans when encountered in its natural environment.
Where to find it?
What is its habitat?
Natural environment characteristics
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Temperature13 - 25 °C
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Depth1 - 40 m
Biotope presentation
The neptune grass is most often found at a depth between 1m and 40m. However, it is not impossible to find this species at other depths.
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Sources & Contributions
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