Cymodocea nodosa – Artificial Shoal Grass Replica
IMPORTANT: ARTIFICIAL REPLICA
This product is a commercial-grade synthetic reproduction of Cymodocea nodosa designed for aquarium, exhibit, zoological, museum, themed-environment, and habitat-display applications. It is not live, harvested, dried, or preserved seagrass.
Scientific Name Replicated: Cymodocea nodosa
Common Name: Shoal Grass
Number of Artificial Blades/Leaves: 68
Overall Width: 13.78" (35 cm)
Mount: Rhizome
About the Natural Species Being Replicated
Cymodocea nodosa, commonly known as Little Neptune Grass, is a marine seagrass found in shallow waters of the Mediterranean Sea and adjoining portions of the Atlantic Ocean. Its natural range includes coastal areas of Portugal, Mauritania, Senegal, the Canary Islands, Madeira, and Cape Verde.
In nature, Cymodocea nodosa has narrow, light-green to greyish-green leaves that can reach approximately 40 cm in length. The leaves grow from slender rhizomes that spread through the substrate, allowing the plant to form underwater seagrass beds.
The natural species is a flowering marine plant. Small, inconspicuous flowers may develop as water temperatures rise in the spring, with pollination occurring underwater.
About the Pangea America Replica
The Pangea America Cymodocea nodosa product is an artificial, synthetic habitat replica designed to recreate the narrow blades and spreading rhizome growth pattern of natural Little Neptune Grass.
Featuring 68 artificial blades/leaves arranged on a rhizome-style mount, this replica provides a dense and realistic seagrass appearance for aquariums, zoological exhibits, museums, themed environments, and other aquatic displays without the requirements associated with living or preserved seagrass.
Please Note: Scientific names, common names, distribution information, natural-history descriptions, and biological characteristics on this page describe the natural species being replicated. They do not indicate that the product itself is natural or biological material.
Natural Cymodocea nodosa shown for species reference
Reference Image: The image above depicts the natural species that this artificial product is designed to replicate. The product sold on this page is a synthetic replica.