Submerged Aquatic Vegetation Habitat

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-027111",
  "term": "Submerged Aquatic Vegetation Habitat",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "Vascular plants that grow below the surface of the water on soft sediments in sheltered shallow waters of estuaries, bays, lagoons, and lakes.; these plants are usually completely inundated throughout the growing season. Some SAV habitats may contain a mix of open water and rooted, floating-leaved, and short-emergent vegetation.",
  "abbreviation": "SAV Habitat",
  "references": [
    "EPA Habitat Categories/Habitat Protection at http://www.epa.gov/owow_keep/estuaries/pivot/habitat/habtype.htm"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/submerged-aquatic-vegetation-habitat/"
}