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Barkania bullata, Barkania stipulacea, Halophila balfourii, Halophila madagascariensis, Thalassia bullata, Thalassia stipulacea, Zostera bullata, Zostera stipulacea
Ashab bahriya, Broadleaf seagrass, Hasheesh bahri
Halophila stipulacea is a species of seagrass that thrives in shallow, tropical, and subtropical waters. In Qatar, it has been found to grow in coastal areas with soft sediment and low to moderate water flow. Studies have shown that H. stipulacea is one of the most common seagrass species in Qatari waters, often forming dense meadows. These meadows provide habitat for various marine species, including fish, crustaceans, and mollusks, contributing to the country's rich marine biodiversity. Research has also highlighted the importance of H. stipulacea in stabilizing sediments, reducing erosion, and improving water quality in Qatari coastal ecosystems.
Dry papery stripes of seagrass (Halophila stipulacea) near salt marsh in Purple Island (Jazirat Bin Ghanim). Al Khor, Qatar, March 1, 2010
Pairs of leaves distributed on petioles along a rhizome of seagrass (Halophila stipulacea) extracted from water in area of Ras Al Noof near Al Khor. Qatar, April 18, 2014
AL Khawr Town Road, Al Khor, Qatar
Serrated leaves of seagrass (Halophila stipulacea) extracted from water in area of Ras Al Noof near Al Khor. Qatar, April 18, 2014AL Khawr Town Road, Al Khor, Qatar
Back lit leaves of seagrass (Halophila stipulacea) extracted from water in area of Ras Al Noof near Al Khor. Qatar, April 18, 2014AL Khawr Town Road, Al Khor, Qatar
Bunch of leaves of seagrass (Halophila stipulacea) extracted from water in area of Ras Al Noof near Al Khor. Qatar, April 18, 2014AL Khawr Town Road, Al Khor, Qatar
Pairs of leaves distributed on petioles along a rhizome of seagrass (Halophila stipulacea) in Purple Island (Jazirat Bin Ghanim). Al Khor, Qatar, October 9, 2014Rose area Road, Qatar
Seagrass (Halophila stipulacea) in Purple Island (Jazirat Bin Ghanim). Al Khor, Qatar, October 9, 2014Rose area Road, Qatar
Leaves of seagrass (Halophila stipulacea) on Purple Island (Jazirat Bin Ghanim). Al Khor, Qatar, January 9, 2015Rose area Road, Qatar
Leaves of seagrass (Halophila stipulacea) with white backgrouns on Purple Island (Jazirat Bin Ghanim). Al Khor, Qatar, January 9, 2015Rose area Road, Qatar
Back lit leaves of seagrass (Halophila stipulacea) on Purple Island (Jazirat Bin Ghanim). Al Khor, Qatar, January 9, 2015Rose area Road, QatarObservations of Halophila stipulacea in Qatar revealed its presence in various locations, including Purple Island and Ras Al Noof near Al Khor. The plant's leaves were observed to be paired on petioles along a rhizome, with serrated edges. Backlit leaves showed distinctive details, and the plants were often found in areas with salt marshes. In some cases, the seagrass formed dense bunches of leaves, while in others, individual leaves were scattered. The observations took place over several years, from 2010 to 2015, and during different times of the year, indicating the plant's persistence in the region. The images also showed variations in the appearance of the leaves, with some having a dry, papery texture, while others appeared fresh and green. Overall, the observations highlighted the characteristics and distribution of Halophila stipulacea in Qatar's coastal ecosystems.
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