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The Family Plesiastreidae, Monotypic (thus
far)
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/COTW:
Characters: Colonies
are flat and are frequently lobed, up to 3 m across in high latitude
localities, usually smaller in the tropics. Corallites are 2-4 mm diameter.
Paliform lobes form a neat circle around small columellae. Tentacles are
sometimes extended during the day; they are short and are of two alternating
sizes.
Colour: Yellow,
cream, green or brown, usually pale colours in the tropics and bright
colours (green or brown) in high latitude areas.
Similar Species: Astrea
rotulosa. Sometimes confused with other 'faviids' with corallites
of similar size notably Favia
stelligera and Cyphastrea species.
Habitat: Occurs
in most reef environments but especially in shaded places such as under
overhangs. Also occurs on rocky foreshores of temperate locations protected
from strong wave action.
Abundance: Seldom
common. Red Sea 08
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