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Species code: Rp

Ruppia polycarpa R.Mason
Species code: Rp
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Ruppia polycarpa is a submerged aquatic herb in the family Ruppiaceae. It is found in shallow brackish waters and is common on the coasts of Australasian regions, including Australia and New Zealand.

Description

Ruppia polycarpa, described by R.Mason in 1967, is a member of the genus Ruppia. It is distributed across the Australasian region and globally, with records from the Chatham Islands, New South Wales, New Zealand North and South, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria, and Western Australia. This species typically inhabits submerged environments in brackish water.

Other common names

Species code: Rp

Distribution

Australasian · Global · Chatham Is. · New South Wales · New Zealand North · New Zealand South · South Australia · Tasmania · Victoria · Western Australia

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