Dr. John Edward Norwood "Charlie" Veron, Australien
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From Veron, J.E.N. Corals of the World
Description: Colonies are hemispherical or, more usually, form short thick columns. Columellae and oral cones are small. Polyps are elongate when fully extended.
Color: Usually brown, yellow or green, often with contrasting oral cones and tentacle tips.
Habitat: Forms large single species stands, especially in turbid water.
Abundance: Common.
Similar Species: Goniopora columna, which has large columellae and oral cones. Goniopora stokesi has high ragged walls and broad columellae.
Description: Colonies are hemispherical or, more usually, form short thick columns. Columellae and oral cones are small. Polyps are elongate when fully extended.
Color: Usually brown, yellow or green, often with contrasting oral cones and tentacle tips.
Habitat: Forms large single species stands, especially in turbid water.
Abundance: Common.
Similar Species: Goniopora columna, which has large columellae and oral cones. Goniopora stokesi has high ragged walls and broad columellae.
