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 massive, usually hemispherical, up to 0.8 metres across. Corallites are circular, and vary in size according to stage of growth. Mature corallites are 6-8 millimetres diameter, crowded and open, with a neat appearance. Septa are neatly arranged in two alternating orders. A paliform crown is formed from 6-8 septa. Columellae are small.
Colour: Uniform grey, pinkish-brown or orange with pale oral discs.
Habitat: Shallow reef environments.
Abundance: Rare.
Similar species: Plesiastrea devantieri , Plesiastrea versipora
Veron, 2000
Characters: Colonies are massive, usually hemispherical, up to 0.8 metres across. Corallites are circular, and vary in size according to stage of growth. Mature corallites are 6-8 millimetres diameter, crowded and open, with a neat appearance. Septa are neatly arranged in two alternating orders. A paliform crown is formed from 6-8 septa. Columellae are small.
Colour: Uniform grey, pinkish-brown or orange with pale oral discs.
Habitat: Shallow reef environments.
Abundance: Rare.
Similar species: Plesiastrea devantieri , Plesiastrea versipora
