Turbinaria conoides (J. Agardh) Kützing, 1860

This tough brown species was found along the intertidal reef as well as on lagoon, pinnacle and seaward reefs that experienced some water movement. The flat top of V-buoy pinnacle, washed daily by currents from Bigej Pass, supported a good crop (bottom three photos).

Created 4 October 2020

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