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Syringodium isoetifolium

Scientific Name: Syringodium isoetifolium

Family: Cymodoceaceae

Category: Monocot

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*Syringodium isoetifolium*

Also known as noodle seagrass (English), Nudelseegras (German), and Herbe tubulaire (French), *Syringodium isoetifolium* is a fascinating species of seagrass.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: *Syringodium isoetifolium* (Ascherson) Dandy
  • Family: Cymodoceaceae
  • Kingdom: Plantae
  • Synonyms:
    • *Cymodocea isoetifolia* Asch.
    • *Phucagrostis isoetifolia* (Asch.) Kuntze
  • Author: (Ascherson) Dandy, 1939
  • TSN (Taxonomic Serial Number): 39082
  • AphiaID: 374716

Distribution and Habitat

*Syringodium isoetifolium* has a wide Indo-Pacific distribution. It can be found from southern Japan, Taiwan, and Hainan, China, extending throughout the region. Specifically, it has been observed in locations such as the Palau Islands (West Pacific), Pulau Semakau, and Cyrene Reef, growing among other seagrasses like *Enhalus acoroides*.

It is also found in the Indian Ocean up to the African coasts, including Kenya, and in Moreton Bay, Australia.

Ecological Role

This seagrass plays a significant role in marine ecosystems. However, it is susceptible to environmental changes. For example, widespread loss of *Syringodium isoetifolium* has been reported after major flood events, impacting benthic processes.

Morphological Characteristics

The common name "noodle seagrass" suggests a key aspect of its morphology.

Genetic Information

Researchers have developed microsatellite markers for *Syringodium isoetifolium* to investigate its genetic diversity, which is crucial for understanding its adaptability and resilience in different environments.

Interactions with Other Organisms

*Syringodium isoetifolium* can host epiphytes, as seen in observations from Madagascar. It has also been studied for its interactions with other seagrass species and its role in nitrogen cycling within seagrass beds.

Further Information

  • World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS): Provides taxonomic details (AphiaID: 374716).
  • IUCN Red List: Offers species range maps.
  • Wikimedia Commons: Hosts images.
  • Discover Life: Provides information on biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution.
  • wildsingapore: Has wildfacts sheets with more information about this seagrass.