Biology
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zooxanthellate
van der Land, J. (ed). (2008). UNESCO-IOC Register of Marine Organisms (URMO).
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Description
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Colonies are submassive with exsert corallites becoming laminar around the periphery. Costae are thick and beaded. Paliform lobes are usually well developed. Colour: usually cream or pale brown, sometimes with green centres. Abundance: usually uncommon but occurs in a wide range of habitats. Colonies are less than 0.4 m in diameter. (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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Distribution
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Central Indo-Pacific to Japan
van der Land, J. (ed). (2008). UNESCO-IOC Register of Marine Organisms (URMO).
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