Marine Seagrasses

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What are seagrasses?

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Seagrasses are flowering plants that grow in marine environments, fully submerged underwater.

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Do seagrasses grow totally underwater?

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True

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What type of salinity levels do seagrasses thrive in?

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Seagrasses are adapted to thrive in fluctuating salinity levels.

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What is a common threat to seagrass ecosystems related to human activities?

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Oil spills are a common threat to seagrass ecosystems.

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Why are seagrass meadows important for fisheries?

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Seagrass meadows provide nursery areas for juvenile fish.

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What ecological role do seagrasses play in coastal ecosystems?

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Seagrasses are considered a keystone species, providing habitat for various marine organisms.

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What is the term for the ecological function of providing habitat for marine organisms?

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Ecological niche.

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How do seagrasses contribute to coastal protection?

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Seagrasses help stabilize the seabed and reduce coastal erosion.

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What type of environment do seagrasses prefer?

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Seagrasses prefer shallow, coastal waters with sunlight.

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What is the significance of seagrass photosynthesis?

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Seagrasses contribute to oxygen production and carbon sequestration in marine environments.