Halophila ovalis (R. Brown) Hooker fil.
Spoon seagrass
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Family:  Hydrocharitaceae ()
Max. size: 
Environment:  sessile; marine; depth range 2 - 79 m
Distribution:  Indo-West Pacific.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Found on more sheltered muddy substrates. Rare intertidally but extends down to 28 m. Grazed by fish, dugongs and turtles (Ref. 801).
IUCN Red List Status: (LC); Date assessed: 17 October 2007 Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans:  harmless
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