Plants In Seagrass Meadows. Seagrasses attract many species of fish and shellfish some of which are only found in seagrass meadows. Like other normal land plants seagrasses have green leaves where photosynthesis takes place.
Actual depth depends on water clarity. Some species have long strap-like leaves typical of grasses while others have oval or fern-like leaves. Seagrass meadows provide homes for young fish and protected creatures like seahorses and stalked jellyfish.
1 grazing on live seagrass leaves.
And 3 consumption of planktonic algae from the waters surrounding seagrass meadows. These leaves have veins to transport water around called a vascular system. 1 grazing on live seagrass leaves. Many fish species use seagrass meadows as nursery areas to grow and mature.