Cymodocea serrulata
Serrated Cymodocea · Family Cymodoceaceae
Species Information
Description
Distinguished by its finely serrated leaf margins, Cymodocea serrulata often co-occurs with other Cymodocea species and contributes to mixed seagrass meadow diversity.
Morphology
Flat leaves 4–9 mm wide with finely serrated margins and rounded tips. Leaves 10–25 cm long.
Habitat
Sandy to sandy-muddy substrates in shallow coastal waters.
Distribution
Indo-Pacific region.
Ecological Role
Sediment stabilization, nutrient cycling, and habitat provision.