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“From Veron, J.E.N. Corals of the World.”
Acropora sekiseiensis
Veron, 1990
Characters: Colonies have irregularly prostrate branches with short sub-branches and may form extensive thickets. Axial corallites are hardly distinguishable from radial corallites. Radial corallites are very elongate and tubular and are curved, with sharp edges. Many form incipient axial corallites giving branches a spiky surface.
Colour: Brown.
Habitat: Shallow lagoons and reefs.
Abundance: Common in the Ryukyu Islands, Japan.
Similar species: Acropora striata
Source reference: Veron (2000). Taxonomic reference: Veron (1990a). Additional identification guide: Nishihira and Veron (1995).
Acropora sekiseiensis
Veron, 1990
Characters: Colonies have irregularly prostrate branches with short sub-branches and may form extensive thickets. Axial corallites are hardly distinguishable from radial corallites. Radial corallites are very elongate and tubular and are curved, with sharp edges. Many form incipient axial corallites giving branches a spiky surface.
Colour: Brown.
Habitat: Shallow lagoons and reefs.
Abundance: Common in the Ryukyu Islands, Japan.
Similar species: Acropora striata
Source reference: Veron (2000). Taxonomic reference: Veron (1990a). Additional identification guide: Nishihira and Veron (1995).
