Genus Dichotella

Gray, 1870

Dichotella (1)

Type species: Dichotella divergens Gray, 1870

Total number of species estimated: 5.

Description: Colonies dichotomously branched, bushy or compressed colonies consisting of numerous rather short branches. Colonies yellowish brown, red. Sclerites are clubs and double stars. Zooxanthellae absent.

Habitat: reefs, 10-45 m, always in regions of strong current.

Range: Tropical Indo-Pacific.

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