This paper describes the biomass, distribution and primary production of this plant in relation to environmental factors.Halophila ovalis occupied 550-600 ha in the lower reaches of the estuary, approximately 20% of the area of the main estuarine basin. Commission International pour l'exploration scientifique de la Mer Mediterranee, 38, 526. Aquatic Botany. Inset shows details of H. ovalis sites in the Ryukyu Islands. Copyright © 1995 Published by Elsevier B.V. https://doi.org/10.1016/0304-3770(95)00466-D. ID 38686 Symbol Key HAOV Common Name seagrass Family Hydrocharitaceae Category Monocot Division Magnoliophyta US Nativity Cultivated, or not in the U.S. US/NA Plant Yes State Distribution N/A Growth Habit N/A H. stipulacea is a marine angiosperm, native to the tropical and subtropical waters of the Red Sea, Persian Gulf and Indian Ocean. This paper describes the biomass, distribution and primary production of this plant in relation to environmental factors.Halophila ovalis occupied 550-600 ha in the lower reaches of the estuary, approximately 20% of the area of the main estuarine basin. Halophila ovalis, commonly known as paddle weed, spoon grass or dugong grass, is a seagrass in the family Hydrocharitaceae. A brief history of the Halophila taxonomic development is presented. The Atlas of Florida Plants provides a source of information for the distribution of plants within the state and taxonomic information. J.D. Map of Japan showing distribution of Halophila japonica ( ) and H. ovalis ( ) based on recent fieldcollections and herbarium specimens. The model was relatively successful at predicting seasonal growth responses, but underestimated spring productivity, probably because the unpredictable light climate in spring in the Swan River was not fully simulated. The leaves are ovate in outline, appearing on stems that emerge from rhizome beneath the sand. Sort by Weight Alphabetically Rhizomatous, dioecious, submerged, marine or estuarine perennial, herb. Halophila ovalis consists of a pair of small oval-shaped leaves with visible venation on leaf surface. The distribution and biomass of Halophila ovalis, the dominant seagrass species in Pulau Gazumbo, were determined by sampling along three 50 m transects parallel to the shore i.e. mccomb and d. i. walker (1995) the distribution, biomass and primary production of the seagrass halophila-ovalis in the swan-canning estuary, western-australia. 26. It is a small herbaceous plant that occurs in sea beds and other saltwater environments in the Indo-Pacific . Figure 13. ©Anne Hoggett: Halophila ovalis … Key to the marine taxa of Cymodoceaceae in the Philippines 1. leaves subulate or terete, flowers a cymose inflorescence ... Halophila ovalis, portion of a natural bed (A) and details of its morphology (B). Wetland Status. ©Anne Hoggett: Halophila ovalis (oval leaves) and Halodule uninervis (thin strap-like leaves) exposed at low tide at Lizard Island. - "A Taxonomic Study of the Seagrass Genus Halophila (Hydrocharitaceae) from Japan: Description of a New Species Halophila japonica sp. Hook f. is the dominant benthic plant of the Swan/Canning Estuary, southwestern Australia. Brief Description Grazyna Paczkowska, Tuesday 9 August 1994. ©Anne Hoggett: Halophila ovalis (oval leaves) and Halodule uninervis (thin strap-like leaves) exposed at low tide at Lizard Island. Br.) Larger fragments, e.g., those 3-nodes showed better survival than 1-node ones, at least for the first two weeks of floatation in this investigation. Temperatures lower than 15°C severely limited productivity, and at 10°C no growth occurred, although plants did not die. Shabei, Xialongwei, Beimu and Yingluo Bay . f. – seagrass Subordinate Taxa. Distribution of seagrasses from 529 sites in the Philippines from 1983 to 2012. Report for Halophila ovalis (R.Br.) It is widespread in tropical waters, the distribution range also extends to subtropical and temperate waters primarily the Indian and Pacific Oceans but also the … The seagrass Halophila ovalis (R.Br.) It occurs on Pacific Islands such as Fiji. ID 38686 Symbol Key HAOV Common Name seagrass Family Hydrocharitaceae Category Monocot Division Magnoliophyta US Nativity Cultivated, or not in the U.S. US/NA Plant Yes State Distribution N/A Growth Habit N/A 1. Halophila ovalis, commonly known as paddle weed, spoon grass or dugong grass, is a seagrass in the family Hydrocharitaceae. Enhalus acoroides, Cymodocea rotundata, Halodule uninervis, Halophila ovalis and Thalassia hemprichii dominated the approximately 500 m seagrass bed in the area. Halophila — ID 38677 Symbol Key HALOP Common Name seagrass Family Hydrocharitaceae Category Monocot Division Magnoliophyta US Nativity N/A US/NA Plant Yes State Distribution FL, HI, LA, MS, PR, TX, VI Growth Habit N/A … ©Anne Hoggett: Halophila ovalis … Together they form a unique fingerprint. The seagrass Halophila ovalis (R.Br.) White sand, mud. H. ovalis and H. minor are recorded for Singapore. Halophila is a genus of seagrasses in the family Hydrocharitaceae, the tape-grasses.It was described as a genus in 1806. Lipkin Y, 1975a. By continuing you agree to the use of cookies. Authority: (R.Br.) Memoirs Hong Kong Nat. 1. Aug to Dec or Jan to Apr. Hooker, 1858. The species that occur least frequently are Halodule pinifolia, Halophila decipiens, and Halophila minor. Key to the marine taxa of Cymodoceaceae in the Philippines 1. leaves subulate or terete, flowers a cymose inflorescence ... Halophila ovalis, portion of a natural bed (A) and details of its morphology (B). Hook. We use cookies to help provide and enhance our service and tailor content and ads. Halophila ovalis occupied 550–600 ha in the lower reaches of the estuary, approximately 20% of the area of the main estuarine basin. Thalassia hemprichii has shown continuity in growth from intertidal zone to subtidal zone waters, whereas Halodule uninervis and Halophila ovalis did not show this continuity in the study area. This plant has no children Legal Status. In the study area, H. ovalis was found in the tidal flat of the intertidal zone and the clay-like and arenaceous parts of subtidal zones (Shi et al. View 1 Datasets Fatty Acid Data Halophila ovalis (R.Br.) Individual leaves grow to about 4" with a rhizome of up to 2 ft long. The plants grow from a single rhizome and prefer shallow, calm protected habitats but can be found as deep as 80 feet. The plant occurs around reefs, estuaries, islands, inter-tidal areas, on soft sand or mud substrates. f. at Pulau Gazumbo, Penang, Straits of Malacca Aquat. Hook.f. These results were incorporated into a model to determine how much of the variance in productivity could be accounted for by these three factors, assuming independent action. Halophila ovalis was found at: View larger distribution map. Hook f, is the dominant benthic plant of the Swan/Canning Estuary, southwestern Australia. Halophila species (H. ovalis, H. stipulacea, H. spinulosa) had already been described under other genera as Zostera stipulacea [13], Caulinia ovalis and C. spinulosa [14]. Halophila ovalis (R.Br.) Hook. Rhizomes up to 1.57 mm in diameter with a single root at each node ( Fig. Singapore (Table 1). Seagrass ecosystems are lost due to habitat disturbance, coastal development and human pressure. Then the data is analyzed and made in the form of a map using Arc-gis 10.6 software. Present address: Institute for Environmental Science, Murdoch University, Perth, W.A. The distribution of intertidal seagrass meadows was certainly constrained by the surface water turbidity. Halophila ovalis. Th e distribution of Halophila ovalis is confind to . Keywords: Halophila, distribution, habitat characteristics, morphology ABSTRAK Halophila ovalis telah disampelkan dari enam lokasi yang mempunyai ciri habitat berbeza; Merambong, Johor dari Semenanjung Malaysia (beting sub-tidal), Teluk Sepinong, Sabah (muara sub-tidal), Pulau Gaya, Sabah The first description of the species was by Robert Brown as Caulinia ovalis, this was transferred to the genus Halophila by Joseph Dalton Hooker in Flora Tasmaniae (1858). Rhizomatous, dioecious, submerged, marine or estuarine perennial, herb. Leaves in pairs, subtended by bracts; petiole 1-3 cm long; lamina variable in shape and size, linear to lanceolate or ovate ('racquet-shaped'), 10-15 mm long and 2-8 mm wide, green often with brown transverse lines, apex acute, or rounded, base attenuate or rounded. Distribution and Biomass of Halophila ovalis (R. Brown) Hook. Diversity and distribution of macrophytes along the coast of Lebanon (Levantine Basin, Eastern Mediterranean). f., which is the most common seagrass species that can be found in the tropical waters Halophila ovalis was found at: View larger distribution map. Halophila ovalis(R. Brown) Hook. The arrangement of the plant, above and below ground, provides stability to the sea floor and habitat for other species. Family: Hydrocharitaceae. The seagrass Halophila ovalis (R.Br.) Family: Hydrocharitaceae. ID 38686 Symbol Key HAOV Common Name seagrass Family Hydrocharitaceae Category Monocot Division Magnoliophyta US Nativity Cultivated, or not in the U.S. US/NA Plant Yes State Distribution N/A Growth Habit N/A Halophila ovalis has very limited capacity to disperse by sea, as indicated by the short duration of various life history stages that remain floating and alive (Table 2). Gaudichard [15] called H. ovalis-like plant from Mariana as Halophila ovata and Steudel [16] named Thouars’ material as H. madagascariensis. f. is widely distributed in the tropical Indo-West Pacifi c and is also found in some areas outsides the tropics ( den Hartog and Kuo, 2006 ). Larger fragments, e.g., those 3-nodes showed better survival than 1-node ones, at least for the first two weeks of floatation in this investigation. It is commonly referred to a spoon grass or paddle weed. Salinity, temperature and light were lowest during winter. Hook f. is the dominant benthic plant of the Swan/Canning Estuary, southwestern Australia. The main growing period was summer, when marine salinities prevailed, and light supply and temperature were highest. Halophila ovalis was investigated in four seagrass beds, i.e. world over ranging from temporal to tropical regions . It is known from Asian waters along the coasts of Japan, China, Vietnam, Indonesia, and other nations. Fl. f. – seagrass Subordinate Taxa. Brief Description Grazyna Paczkowska, Tuesday 9 August 1994. White sand, mud. This plant has no children Legal Status. However, during 1981, a year of high discharge, conditions of low salinity and poor light supply caused severe declines in biomass, particularly in the Canning Estuary. Rhizomes long, branching; internodes about 2-4 cm long, light yellow, thin, brittle. Role in the habitat: This seagrass is among the favourite food of dugongs so it is also sometimes called Dugong grass. Aug to Dec or Jan to Apr. The seagrass Halophila ovalis (R.Br.) Halophila ovalis occupied 550–600 ha in the lower reaches of the estuary, approximately 20% of the area of the main estuarine basin. Br.) Hook f. is the dominant benthic plant of the Swan/Canning Estuary, southwestern Australia. Halophila — ID 38677 Symbol Key HALOP Common Name seagrass Family Hydrocharitaceae Category Monocot Division Magnoliophyta US Nativity N/A US/NA Plant Yes State Distribution FL, HI, LA, MS, PR, TX, VI Growth Habit N/A … Halophila ovalis in the Tropical Atlantic Ocean ... Halophila species distribution in the Caribbean (Green and Short, 2003) is highly varied: H. decipiens and H. engel-manni are found widely across the Caribbean Sea and Gulf of Mexico, while H. baillonii has an infrequent, discontinuous distri- ScienceDirect ® is a registered trademark of Elsevier B.V. ScienceDirect ® is a registered trademark of Elsevier B.V. The species that occur least frequently are Halodule pinifolia, Halophila decipiens, and Halophila minor. Hooker, 1858. Leaf blade 18.20-31.45 mm … Halophila ovalis (R.Br.) The seagrass Halophila ovalis (R.Br.) Distribution and habitat. Halophila ovalis grew actively at salinities from approximately 10 to 40‰. Halodule pinifoliahave long, fine leaf structures with rounded leaf tips while Halodule uninervis, only slightly larger in size than Halodule pinifolia, have distinguishable trident-like leaf tips. The most ubiquitous species is Halophila ovalis, which can be found at 29 of the 32 locations where seagrass is present, followed by Enhalus acoroides (24 of the 32 locations). Distribution in the main estuarine basin differed little between 1976 and 1982, although the species was more ephemeral in the Canning Estuary. Two petioles attached to the node are almost equal in length, ranged 14.20-35.90 mm. f. at Pulau Gazumbo, Penang, Straits of Malacca Item Preview Studies suggest that Halophila ovalis can recover rapidly from grazing by dugong. Halophila ovalis. distribution and abundance. This paper describes the biomass, distribution and primary production of this plant in relation to environmental factors. The distribution, biomass and primary production of the seagrass Halophila ovalis in the Swan/Canning Estuary, Western Australia. Fig. Previous phylogenetic studies found no or little sequence divergence among morphologically distinct species of Halophila This paper describes the biomass, distribution and primary production of this plant in relation to environmental factors.Halophila ovalis occupied 550-600 ha in the lower reaches of the estuary, approximately 20% of the area of the main estuarine basin. The biomass, productivity and biometry of Halophila ovalis were strongly influenced by salinity, temperature and light supply. Fingerprint Dive into the research topics of 'The distribution, biomass and primary production of the seagrass Halophila ovalis in the Swan/Canning Estuary, Western Australia'. Each factor was investigated separately; salinity values ranged from 5 to 45‰, temperature from 10 to 25°C and light from 0 to 400 μE m−2 s−1. ... Halophila ovalis seagrass Halophila ovata seagrass Legal Status. Field and laboratory studies indicated that during years of average river discharge (1980, 1982), Halophila ovalis was little affected by the salinity range experienced (15–35‰). Halophila ovalis has very limited capacity to disperse by sea, as indicated by the short duration of various life history stages that remain floating and alive (Table 2). Saturating irradiance was approximately 200 μE m−2 s−1 (10% of surface PAR) and compensation point was approximately 40 μE m−2 s−1 (2% of full sunlight PAR). Flowers and fruit of the seagrass Halophila ovalis subsp. It is a small herbaceous plant that occurs in sea beds and other saltwater environments in the Indo-Pacific. Halophila ovalis. The seagrass genus Halophila Thouars has more than twenty described species and is predominately distributed over a wide geographic range along the tropical and the warm temperate coastlines in the Indo-West Pacific Oceans. Singapore (Table 1). Authority: (R.Br.) Dioecious. Dioecious. At peak biomass, the area of Halophila ovalis in the estuary represented approximately 350 t DW of plant material, 4200 kg of nitrogen and 630 kg of phosphorus. Distribution by Station: DA3/99/37 — Off W side of Malus Islands; DA3/99/41 — S of Norbill Bay, NE of Georgeff Reefs; DA3/99/44 — SE of Gordon Point, Rosemary Island; Halophila ovalis, commonly known as paddle weed, spoon grass or dugong grass, is a seagrass in the family Hydrocharitaceae. Halophila johnsonii, a species on the U.S. Federal Threatened Species List, is limited in distribution to the east coast of Florida, ranging from very shallow flats to channel bottoms in relatively turbid water (Virnstein et al., 1997), but may actually be a form of Halophila ovalis (Waycott et al., 2006). Halophila ovalis (R. Brown) has a pa n India distribution and it occurs around the east coast at Chilika lagoon, Odisha 18 , Gulf of Mannar, Tamilnadu 17 , and ANI 19 . Light was considered the more important factor controlling growth, since the waters of the estuary are generally turbid, and subject to sudden increases in turbidity. This paper describes the biomass, distribution and primary production of this plant in relation to environmental factors. such as Indo-West Pacific. Halophila ovalis is a beautiful species of sea grass native to Asia and the South Pacific. 3f ). bullosa (Setchell) Hartog are reported from the Nasese intertidal flats, Laucala Bay, Fiji Islands, and described for the first time. Copyright © 2020 Elsevier B.V. or its licensors or contributors. 51, 1-2, 1-54. The number of its contained species, and its own placement in the order Alismatales, has evolved.. This is a common plant of the sublittoral zone in its range, growing in depths up to 20 meters in lagoons, on reefs, and in many other types of marine habitat just offshore. Fig. The seagrass Halophila ovalis (R.Br.) Light microscope images (400×) showing chloroplast distribution within the cells of Halophila ovalis (A,B) and Halophila decipiens (C,D) leaves after 60 min of light exposure (800 and 80 μmol photons m −2 s −1 for H. ovalis and H. decipiens, respectively). updated: Dec 11th 2020, 4:01 pm see all updates Br.) Halophila ovalis is also a petiolated seagrass with creeping horizontal rhizomes. The most common areas of . Over 99% of the seagrass was in water less than 2 m deep (relative to “datum”, an extreme low water reference mark set in 1892). Hook. Distribution of seagrasses from 529 sites in the Philippines from 1983 to 2012. Sites are similar in species composition and abundance. The distribution of intertidal seagrass meadows was certainly constrained by the surface water turbidity. Keywords: Halophila, distribution, habitat characteristics, morphology ABSTRAK Halophila ovalis telah disampelkan dari enam lokasi yang mempunyai ciri habitat berbeza; Merambong, Johor dari Semenanjung Malaysia (beting sub-tidal), Teluk Sepinong, Sabah (muara sub-tidal), Pulau Gaya, Sabah Over 99% of the seagrass was in water less than 2 m deep (relative to “datum”, an extreme low water reference mark set in 1892). We assessed the impact of boat anchors from traditional fishing and recreational activities on the seagrass Halophila ovalis from the Andaman and Nicobar Isalnds of India. 9: Hodgkiss, I.J. Using phylogenetic analyses of the nuclear ribosomal internal transcribed spacer (ITS1-5.8S-ITS2) region showed that some specimens identified as H. ovalis belonged to different clades, and this clearly points out the need for critical taxonomic revision of Halophila material from the entire geographic distribution of this genus . The seagrass leaf provides a … Abstract. Aquatic Botany, 1, 203-215. Our study … The highest observed growth rate, approximately 2.1 mg DW per apex day−1, was reached at 25°C. Hook f. is the dominant benthic plant of the Swan/Canning Estuary, southwestern Australia. 6150, Australia. Productivity increased from 15 to 20°C by a factor of seven, and a further 30% from 20 to 25°C. The website also provides access to a database and images of herbarium specimens found at the University of South Florida and other herbaria. Halophila ovalis in the Tropical Atlantic Ocean ... Halophila species distribution in the Caribbean (Green and Short, 2003) is highly varied: H. decipiens and H. engel-manni are found widely across the Caribbean Sea and Gulf of Mexico, while H. baillonii has an infrequent, discontinuous distri- The distribution and biomass of Halophila ovalis, the dominant seagrass species in Pulau. The species name Halophila ovata is now regarded as a synonym of this species.[1]. https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Halophila_ovalis&oldid=969337141, Taxonbars with automatically added basionyms, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 24 July 2020, at 20:10. Halophila_ovalis - WikiMili, The Free Encyclopedia Seagrass of the genus Halophila is widely distributed throughout tropical water, with some species extending its distribution into the subtropical and temperate waters. Each site has only been sampled once. The effects of salinity, temperature and light were investigated by growing sprigs in artificial seawater culture and measuring growth increments. This paper describes the biomass, distribution and primary production of this plant in relation to environmental factors.Halophila ovalis occupied 550-600 ha in the lower reaches of the estuary, approximately 20% of the area of the main estuarine basin. Lakkis S, Novel-Lakkis V, 2007. Based on the results of research in the Waters of Soop Island there are 7 types of seagrass, namely syringodium isoetifolium, Thalassia hemprici, Cymodocea serrulate, Thalassodendron ciliatum, Halophila ovalis, Enhalus acoroides and Halodule uninervis. nearshore, Halophila stipulacea, a review of a successful immigration. It has spread to the Mediterranean and Caribbean seas. Rhizomes long, branching; internodes about 2-4 cm long, light yellow, thin, brittle. It is often found in meadows that dominate a sand bank or other patch of sea floor. and B. Morton, 1978. Average productivity was 500 g C m−2 year−1, although uniform stands in shallow waters attained up to 1200 g C m−2 year−1. Hook f. is the dominant benthic plant of the Swan/Canning Estuary, southwestern Australia. Using phylogenetic analyses of the nuclear ribosomal internal transcribed spacer (ITS1-5.8S-ITS2) region showed that some specimens identified as H. ovalis belonged to different clades, and this clearly points out the need for critical taxonomic revision of Halophila material from the entire geographic distribution … 2010). The Plants Database includes the following 8 species of Halophila . It is a small herbaceous plant that occurs in sea beds and other saltwater environments in the Indo-Pacific. Sea grasses such as Thalassia hempirichii, Halophila ovalis and Halodule uninervis were collected from the Fig. Distribution Update: Documentation: Fact Sheets & Plant Guides: Introduced, Invasive, and Noxious Plants : Threatened & Endangered ... Halophila ovalis (R. It is used as food by dugong, as is therefore known as dugong grass. ; At least three species of sea urchins were found in the meadow. Click below on a thumbnail map or name for species profiles. Figure 13. Leaves in pairs, subtended by bracts; petiole 1-3 cm long; lamina variable in shape and size, linear to lanceolate or ovate ('racquet-shaped'), 10-15 mm long and 2-8 mm wide, green often with brown transverse lines, apex acute, or rounded, base attenuate or rounded. ID 38686 Symbol Key HAOV Common Name seagrass Family Hydrocharitaceae Category Monocot Division Magnoliophyta US Nativity Cultivated, or not in the U.S. US/NA Plant Yes State Distribution N/A Growth Habit N/A Distribution and Biomass of Halophila ovalis (R.Brown) Hook. View 1 Datasets Fatty Acid Data Halophila ovalis (R.Br.) Fl. The distribution, biomass and primary production of the seagrass. Uniform stands of Halophila ovalis reached a biomass of up to 120 g dry weight (DW) m−2 in late summer/early autumn, and maximum productivities of up to 40 g DW m−2 day−1 in summer. Wetland Status. Gazumbo, were determined by sampling along three 50 m transects parallel to the shore i.e. The roots get up to 800 mm long and covered in fine root hairs. Halophila beccarii Ascherson (Hydrocharitaceae): A new record for Hong Kong with notes on other Halophila species. Distribution by Station: DA3/99/37 — Off W side of Malus Islands; DA3/99/41 — S of Norbill Bay, NE of Georgeff Reefs; DA3/99/44 — SE of Gordon Point, Rosemary Island; Bot., 51: 1-54. J.D. The most ubiquitous species is Halophila ovalis, which can be found at 29 of the 32 locations where seagrass is present, followed by Enhalus acoroides (24 of the 32 locations). Distribution Update: Documentation: Fact Sheets & Plant Guides: Introduced, Invasive, and Noxious Plants : Threatened & Endangered ... Halophila ovalis (R. The dioecious seagrass Halophila ovalis (R. F. is the dominant benthic plant of the area of the Swan/Canning Estuary, southwestern Australia areas, on sand! 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