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Shoal grass

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Fun Facts

Shoal grass meadows provide shelter for marine species like fish, shrimp and other marine invertebrates.

Species Type:

Plants & Algae

Common Name(s):

Shoal grass

Size:

Shoal grass can grow to be 13 inches (33 centimeters) long and 0.08 inches (2 millimeters) in width.

Diet:

Like most other plants, shoal grass uses photosynthesis to convert sunlight into nutrients.

Range & Habitat:

Shoal grass grows around the world but is most commonly found in the muddy coastal waters of the United States and South America.

Details:

Similar to grass on land, shoal grass is long, stiff and green. A single strand can split and branch into two.