seagrass

Halophila ovalis is a small herbaceous seagrass that grows in sea beds and other marine habitats. Commonly known as paddle weed, spoon grass, or dugong grass, it is native to a wide range of tropical and subtropical coastal regions. Its distribution includes parts of Africa, Asia, and the Pacific, as well as the Indian Ocean. The species has been recorded in locations such as Egypt, India, Iran, and the Comoros. It has also been reported in the Cape Provinces, the Caroline Islands, and the Gulf States. Halophila ovalis plays a role in marine ecosystems and is sometimes associated with herbivorous marine animals.