Genus Protodendron

Thomson and Dean, 1931

Type species: Protodendron repens (Thomson and Henderson, 1906)

Total number of species estimated: 3

Description: Colonies encrusting, a number of polyps arising from common base. Polyps monomorphic. Sclerites are spindles, clubs and capstans. Zooxanthellae present.

Habitat: Shallow water.

Range: Rare in tropical Indo-Pacific.

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