Dr. John Edward Norwood "Charlie" Veron, Australien
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“From Veron, J.E.N. Corals of the World.”
Veron and Pichon, 1977
Characters: Colonies are massive, flat or hillocky. Septa are in unequal cycles with approximately six widely spaced exsert primary septa plunging down to a small columella. Columellae are simple fused ridges. Tentacles are sometimes partly extended during the day.
Colour: Dark grey, tan or brown.
Habitat: Sheltered reef environments.
Abundance: Sometimes locally abundant.
Similar species: Parasimplastrea sheppardi
Veron and Pichon, 1977
Characters: Colonies are massive, flat or hillocky. Septa are in unequal cycles with approximately six widely spaced exsert primary septa plunging down to a small columella. Columellae are simple fused ridges. Tentacles are sometimes partly extended during the day.
Colour: Dark grey, tan or brown.
Habitat: Sheltered reef environments.
Abundance: Sometimes locally abundant.
Similar species: Parasimplastrea sheppardi
