Acropora latistella: Brief Summary
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Acropora latistella is a species of Acropora polyp coral found in tropical reefs in the Indo-Pacific Ocean from depths ranging from 3 – 20 meters.
Biology
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zooxanthellate
van der Land, J. (ed). (2008). UNESCO-IOC Register of Marine Organisms (URMO).
Description
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Colonies are corymbose, corymbose plates or caespitose. Branches are 5-9 mm thick, straight or uniformly curved. Radial corallites are usually in rows and are appressed with rounded calices. Colour: uniform pale cream, grey or brown, sometimes green or purple. Branch ends are sometimes yellow. Abundance: Common, occurs in a wide range of environments, but can be difficult to recognise except when it forms corymbose plates (Veron, 1986).
Roux, J.P. (2001) Conspectus of Southern African Pteridophyta. Southern African Botanical Diversity Network Report 13 Page 118 (Includes a picture).
