Dr. John Edward Norwood "Charlie" Veron, Australien
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Anacropora matthaii Pillai, 1973
“From Veron, J.E.N. Corals of the World.”
Description: Colonies sprawl over the substrate and have dead bases so that they fall apart if disturbed. Branches are less than 5 millimetres thick, are generally straight and do not taper. Corallites are tubular and project up to 1.5 millimetres. Tentacles may be extended day and night. Color: Brown with pale brown or cream branch tips.
Habitat: May cover extensive areas on horizontal muddy substrates with clear water.
Abundance: Usually rare.
Similar Species: Anacropora pillai is similar in size but not in appearance.
Synonymised names
Anacropora matthai Pillai, 1973 · unaccepted > misspelling - incorrect subsequent spelling
“From Veron, J.E.N. Corals of the World.”
Description: Colonies sprawl over the substrate and have dead bases so that they fall apart if disturbed. Branches are less than 5 millimetres thick, are generally straight and do not taper. Corallites are tubular and project up to 1.5 millimetres. Tentacles may be extended day and night. Color: Brown with pale brown or cream branch tips.
Habitat: May cover extensive areas on horizontal muddy substrates with clear water.
Abundance: Usually rare.
Similar Species: Anacropora pillai is similar in size but not in appearance.
Synonymised names
Anacropora matthai Pillai, 1973 · unaccepted > misspelling - incorrect subsequent spelling
