Halophila stipulacea
Halophila stipulacea
(tropical seagrass)
Plants
Exotic

Impact ID10076
Impact TypeHabitat Alteration
Study TypeExperimental
Study LocationField
Impact DescriptionHalophila stipulacea was shown to rapidly spread into disturbed native seagrass beds in Bonaire after selective grazing on native seagrass, Thalassia testudinum, by sea turtles, Chelonia mydas, changing foraging habitat.
Reference46132
Great Lakes RegionNo
Cost 
LocationBoniare, Caribbean

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