Posidonia Seeds (IMAGE)

Virginia Institute of Marine Science

Posidonia Seeds

Caption

Seeds of Posidonia species growing in areas with stronger currents have larger wings. From L to R: Posidonia coriacea (strongest currents, largest wings), P. australis, and P. sinuosa (weakest currents, smallest wings).

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Dr. Gary Kendrick, University of Western Australia.

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