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Pillar coral
Dendrogyra cylindrus
Ehrenberg, 1834
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Summary
Corals. Tall collumns on an encrusting base. Light Brown,
golden brown or brown.
Characteristics
Size: Maximum 3 m.
Colour: Light brown, golden brown or brown.
Shape: Looks furry when the polyps are extended
Habitat environment and ecology
Flat and gently sloping bottoms down to 20 m.
Distribution range
BES-eilanden: Bonaire, St. Eustatius.
Author
[Floris Bennema, may 2016]
Literature
- Humann, P., & DeLoach, N. (2013). Reef Coral
Identification: Florida, Caribbean,
Bahamas (p 276). Third edition. Jacksonville (FL): New World Publications.
- Coralpedia,your guide to Caribbean Corals and sponges. University of Warwick.
- InteractiveGuide to Caribbean Diving. M. De Kluijver, G. Gijswijt, R. de Leon & I. daCunda.
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