1,078 observationsLeast Concern
dwarf eelgrass
Zostera noltii
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Liliopsida ›Order: Alismatales ›Family: Zosteraceae ›Genus: Zostera
About
Zostera noltii is a species of seagrass known by the common name dwarf eelgrass. It is found in shallow coastal waters in north western Europe, the Mediterranean Sea, Black Sea, Caspian Sea and Aral Sea and on islands in the Atlantic off the coast of northwest Africa. It is an important part of the intertidal and shallow subtidal ecosystems of estuaries, bays and lagoons.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of dwarf eelgrass is Zostera noltii.
- The dwarf eelgrass has a conservation status of Least Concern.
- dwarf eelgrass belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
- dwarf eelgrass belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
- dwarf eelgrass belongs to the class Liliopsida.
- dwarf eelgrass belongs to the order Alismatales.
- dwarf eelgrass belongs to the family Zosteraceae.
- dwarf eelgrass belongs to the genus Zostera.