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Waves and Weeds: The Life and Impact of Common Cordgrass
Explore the complexities of Spartina anglica, a resilient salt-tolerant grass that thrives in coastal habitats, its ecological role, and the challenges it poses to local ecosystems.
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COMMON CORDGRASS Aquatic Ecology (BIOL 351) Partners: Brooke Lloyd, Nafay Khilji, Kadriya Lecturer: Adam Yates, PhD Due Date: March 6th, 2025 General Overview Scientific Name: Spartina anglica Continually recurring yearly, salt-tolerant grass Round hollow stems Grow in round clumps up to 2m tall Appears green/grey in colour Life History Sprouts in spring and flowers from July to September Can be spread via birds Root fragments and seeds spread via water currents Species Habitat Grow rapidly in intertidal zones such as: Mudflats Beaches Salt marshes Ecological Characteristics Can grow in salty environments well suited for brackish coastal waters It is adaptable to to tidal flooding making it resilient in coastal areas Population Status Impact Increase in risk of flooding Loss of water access near shoreline/beach area Loss of habitat for fish Juvenile salmon, clams, oysters and crab Competition with other plants Can affect food resources for fish, birds, mammals, etc. Control Strategies Manual pulling of seedlings Scattered plants can be killed by burning with propane torch Digging up established plants
