Summary ²

Plesiastrea versipora is an encrusting coral found from Africa through the Indian Ocean, Southeast Asia, Australasia and the Pacific Ocean. It is of interest because of its ability to thrive in both tropical and temperate environments, and to grow massive.

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• iNat taxon page
• Animal Diversity Web
• Biodiversity Heritage Library
• BOLD Systems BIN search
• Corals of the World
• Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF)
• SeaLifeBase
• World Register of Marine Species

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