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Acropora clathrata

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Acropora clathrata, commonly known as lattice table coral is a species of stony corals belonging to the family Acroporidae.[2] They are a zooxanthellate coral, which are generally found in fringing reefs, sheltered reefs and back reef habitats, between the depths of 5–40 m (16–131 ft).[3][4]

The species is native to Indo-Central Pacific region where it is widespread from Madagascar to the Red Sea to Western Australia.[2]

Per IUCN, the species has the status "least concern".[2]

References

  1. ^ Richards, Z.; Delbeek, J.C.; Lovell, E.; Bass, D.; Aeby, G.; Reboton, C. (2008). "Acropora clathrata". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2008: e.T133207A3631022. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2008.RLTS.T133207A3631022.en. Retrieved 11 November 2022.
  2. ^ a b c "Acropora clathrata (Brook, 1891)". www.gbif.org. Retrieved 18 October 2021.
  3. ^ "Acropora clathrata". Corals of the World. Retrieved 18 October 2021.
  4. ^ "Acropora clathrata". WA Museum. 14 February 2017. Retrieved 18 October 2021.
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Acropora clathrata: Brief Summary

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Acropora clathrata, commonly known as lattice table coral is a species of stony corals belonging to the family Acroporidae. They are a zooxanthellate coral, which are generally found in fringing reefs, sheltered reefs and back reef habitats, between the depths of 5–40 m (16–131 ft).

The species is native to Indo-Central Pacific region where it is widespread from Madagascar to the Red Sea to Western Australia.

Per IUCN, the species has the status "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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This species forms horizontal tables, often with additional whorls and plates. The branchlets anastomose strongly, so that the central portions of tables may become solid plates. Branchlets almost never turn upwards, but remain in the plane of the plate. Radial corallites are noticeably rounded and more smooth than in Acropora cytherea. This species is widespread but usually not as abundant as the tabular species A. hyacinthus and A. cytherea. It prefers clear but sheltered areas (Sheppard, 1998 ). Colonies are tables with generally horizontal radiating, anastomosing branches which may form an almost solid plate. There is usually no development of vertical branches. Colour: brown or green, often with pale margins. Abundance: common on upper reef slopes, back reef margins and fringing reefs (Veron, 1986). Generally tabular in form. Branches radiate outwards and rejoin, partially forming a solid plate or table supported by an upright holdfast. Colonies rarely tiered. Colour: usually brown. Habitat: reef slopes (Richmond, 1997).

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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