Biology
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zooxanthellate
van der Land, J. (ed). (2008). UNESCO-IOC Register of Marine Organisms (URMO).
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Colonies are mostly corymbose. Branches are tapered, up to 25 mm in diameter. Corallites are of mixed sizes, sometimes alternating in vertical rows, and are large and conspicuous. Colour: colonies are colourful, usually mixtures of cream, blue, purple, brown and yellow. Abundance: Common in shallow reef environments especially upper reef slopes and outer reef flats (Veron, 1986).
Roux, J.P. (2001) Conspectus of Southern African Pteridophyta. Southern African Botanical Diversity Network Report 13 Page 118 (Includes a picture).
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