seagrass

Everyday

1. Seagrass is a flowering plant that grows underwater in shallow seas, forming green meadows on the sea floor. tree →
2. Seagrass is also a strong grass-like material used to weave mats and baskets. tree →

In the lessons

In science lessons on habitats it is a home and food for animals such as dugongs, manatees, turtles, seahorses and baby fish; seagrass meadows also store a lot of carbon and calm the waves. Unlike seaweed, seagrass has roots, leaves and flowers. Phrases: «seagrass meadow», «seagrass bed», «protect the seagrass».

Examples

• Dugongs graze on seagrass like cows on grass. tree →
• Seagrass meadows are nurseries for baby fish. tree →
• Seagrass has roots, stems and even flowers. tree →
• Boat anchors can tear up seagrass beds. tree →
• Shark Bay in Western Australia has huge seagrass meadows. tree →
• Our kitchen has a seagrass mat. tree →
• Seagrass helps store carbon from the air. tree →

Note

Usually uncountable (seagrass), sometimes «seagrasses» for different kinds. Trap: seagrass is not seaweed; seaweeds are algae with no true roots or flowers. Also written «sea grass».