Zostera is a small genus of widely distributed seagrass, commonly called marine eelgrass or (outside North America) simply eelgrass (not to be confused with the freshwater plant genus Vallisneria also called `eelgrass`). The genus Zostera contains 15 species. ==Ecology== Zostera marina is found on sandy substrates or in estuaries submerged or pa..... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zostera
(from the article `boundary ecosystem`) Sea-grass beds are found just below low-tide mark in all latitudes. In north temperate waters Zostera is the most common genus, while in tropical ... Found on http://www.britannica.com/eb/a-z/z/11
Zos'te·ra noun [ New Latin ] (Botany) A genus of plants of the Naiadaceæ , or Pondweed family. Zostera marina is commonly known as sea wrack , and eelgrass . Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/Z/7