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Astreopora gracilis

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Astreopora gracilis is a species of hard coral found in shallow water in the tropical Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is an uncommon species with a wide range and the International Union for Conservation of Nature has assessed its conservation status as being of "least concern".[1]

References

  1. ^ a b Richards, Z.T.; Delbeek, J.T.; Lovell, E.R.; Bass, D.; Aeby, G.; Reboton, C. (2014). "Astreopora gracilis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2014: e.T133302A54232334. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2014-1.RLTS.T133302A54232334.en. Retrieved 12 November 2021.
  2. ^ Hoeksema, Bert (2018). "Astreopora gracilis Bernard, 1896". WoRMS. World Register of Marine Species. Retrieved 13 September 2018.
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Astreopora gracilis: Brief Summary

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Astreopora gracilis is a species of hard coral found in shallow water in the tropical Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is an uncommon species with a wide range and the International Union for Conservation of Nature has assessed its conservation status as being of "least concern".

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Biology

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zooxanthellate

Reference

van der Land, J. (ed). (2008). UNESCO-IOC Register of Marine Organisms (URMO).

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Description

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Colonies are hemispherical with irregular corallites and a smooth coenosteum. Corallites are immersed to conical an usually face different directions. Colour: pale cream or brown. Abundance: Rare. (Veron, 1986 )

Reference

Roux, J.P. (2001) Conspectus of Southern African Pteridophyta. Southern African Botanical Diversity Network Report 13 Page 118 (Includes a picture).

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