AndiV
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Milne Edwards and Haime, 1849
The first photo of the species comes from Anne Frijsinger & Mat Vestjens aus Holland, Hartelijk dank!!
Colonies are massive, forming hemispherical domes with smooth or slightly irregular surfaces. Corallite rims form conspicuous dark circles. Tentacles, which may be extended during the day, are long, giving colonies a ragged appearance.
Colour: Cream or tan with colourless or green polyps.
Habitat: Shallow turbid environments including seagrass beds and reef lagoons.
Abundance: Usually uncommon.
Similar species: Solenastrea hyades
The first photo of the species comes from Anne Frijsinger & Mat Vestjens aus Holland, Hartelijk dank!!
Colonies are massive, forming hemispherical domes with smooth or slightly irregular surfaces. Corallite rims form conspicuous dark circles. Tentacles, which may be extended during the day, are long, giving colonies a ragged appearance.
Colour: Cream or tan with colourless or green polyps.
Habitat: Shallow turbid environments including seagrass beds and reef lagoons.
Abundance: Usually uncommon.
Similar species: Solenastrea hyades
