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| Kyle Glenn Submersed marine angiosperms, referred to as seagrasses, are known
to form extensive beds around the world in coastal regions ranging
from intertidal to subtidal zones. Though they vary immensely in
preference for substrate, temperature, salinity, nutrient levels,
etc., there are only
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about 60 known species. A wealth of literature exists on the changes
of seagrass beds to physical, chemical, and geological cycles and
how these changes can be beneficial to other organisms, providing
habitat for an impressive diversity of marine life. However few
studies have examined the evolutionary adaptations of seagrasses
and their effects on the rest of the community. I am interested
in the adaptations of the world’s seagrasses to their respective
environments (especially concerning nutrient regimes) and how these
adaptations impact seagrass population dynamics and community structure
around the globe.