Dr. John Edward Norwood "Charlie" Veron, Australien
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“From Veron, J.E.N. Corals of the World.”
Goniastrea minuta
Veron, 2000
Characters: Colonies are usually encrusting, becoming submassive. Corallites are angular, with a uniform appearance. Walls are usually thin. Long and short septa strongly alternate. Paliform lobes are well developed, forming a neat crown.
Colour: Uniform pale brown or greenish-brown. Wall tops are pale.
Habitat: Shallow reef environments.
Abundance: Uncommon.
Similar species: Goniastrea retiformis
Source reference: Veron (2000). Taxonomic reference: Veron (2002).
Goniastrea minuta
Veron, 2000
Characters: Colonies are usually encrusting, becoming submassive. Corallites are angular, with a uniform appearance. Walls are usually thin. Long and short septa strongly alternate. Paliform lobes are well developed, forming a neat crown.
Colour: Uniform pale brown or greenish-brown. Wall tops are pale.
Habitat: Shallow reef environments.
Abundance: Uncommon.
Similar species: Goniastrea retiformis
Source reference: Veron (2000). Taxonomic reference: Veron (2002).
