Dr. John Edward Norwood "Charlie" Veron, Australien
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“From Veron, J.E.N. Corals of the World.”
Veron, 2000
Characters: Colonies are thin, highly contorted laminae. They may be up to 2 metres across. Laminae frequently form compact tiers which may become so contorted that they form chimneys. They have ragged margins. Costal spines are prominent. Corallites are small, with few costae and are often difficult to distinguish among costal spines.
Colour: Grey, sometimes with white margins.
Habitat: Protected reef environments.
Abundance: Uncommon but conspicuous.
Similar species: Oxypora glabra , Oxypora lacera
Veron, 2000
Characters: Colonies are thin, highly contorted laminae. They may be up to 2 metres across. Laminae frequently form compact tiers which may become so contorted that they form chimneys. They have ragged margins. Costal spines are prominent. Corallites are small, with few costae and are often difficult to distinguish among costal spines.
Colour: Grey, sometimes with white margins.
Habitat: Protected reef environments.
Abundance: Uncommon but conspicuous.
Similar species: Oxypora glabra , Oxypora lacera
