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 meandro-phaceloid at the periphery, sometimes becoming submeandroid at the centre. Valleys are shallow with flat floors. Columellae are usually in two rows except at valley ends. Colour: usually brown or green. Valley floors and walls are usually of different colours. Abundance: rare, found on upper reef slopes protected from wave action.(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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