Dr. John Edward Norwood "Charlie" Veron, Australien, Australien
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“From Veron, J.E.N. Corals of the World.”
Echinopora horrida
Dana, 1846
Characters: Colonies are composed of contorted branches, sometimes with flat laminar bases. Stands over 5 metres across and one metre high are not unusual. Corallites are 4-6 millimetres diameter, thick walled and have six thick primary septa. The coenosteum is covered with tall spinules.
Colour: Dark brown, cream or green.
Habitat: Forms large stands on protected horizontal substrates including shallow reefs and lagoons.
Abundance: Uncommon.
Source reference: Veron (2000). Taxonomic references: Chevalier (1975), Veron, Pichon and Wijsman-Best (1977). Additional identification guide: Veron (1986).
Echinopora horrida
Dana, 1846
Characters: Colonies are composed of contorted branches, sometimes with flat laminar bases. Stands over 5 metres across and one metre high are not unusual. Corallites are 4-6 millimetres diameter, thick walled and have six thick primary septa. The coenosteum is covered with tall spinules.
Colour: Dark brown, cream or green.
Habitat: Forms large stands on protected horizontal substrates including shallow reefs and lagoons.
Abundance: Uncommon.
Source reference: Veron (2000). Taxonomic references: Chevalier (1975), Veron, Pichon and Wijsman-Best (1977). Additional identification guide: Veron (1986).
