Family
Common name: Eelgrass
Scientific name: Zosteraceae
Zosteraceae, commonly known as the eelgrass family, includes marine seagrasses in the order Alismatales. Members of this family, such as Zostera and Phyllospadix, are important ecological components of coastal marine environments. They provide critical habitat for a variety of marine organisms, including juvenile fish and invertebrates. Eelgrasses are flowering plants that perform photosynthesis underwater and play a significant role in carbon sequestration. For reefkeepers, they can be challenging to maintain due to their need for strong lighting, a substrate rich in nutrients, and stable water conditions.