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 composed of short irregularly dividing knob-like branches. Corallites are 1.7-2 mm in diameter with short blunt septal spines and a few similar vertical spines surrounding the corallites. Polyps are long when extended. Colour: dark greenish- brown or grey or chocolate with white centres. Abundance: usually uncommon. (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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