| Dendrophylliidae () |
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reef-associated; marine; depth range 2 - 70 m |
| Western Indian Ocean, Atlantic and the Mediterranean. |
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| Known from circalittoral zones (Ref. 85338). Believed to be a warm water species with narrow temperature tolerance (Ref. 115189). Common azooxanthellate, generally in shaded habitats, below overhangs or cave entrances (Ref. 107537). In fissures of rocky shores. Appears in two forms: the flat one lives in shallow waters while the turf shape lives in deeper waters, caves, and slopes (Ref. 115189). |
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Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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