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(a) Macroscopic view of Turbinaria ornata collected from Mandapam coastal region in Gulf of Mannar, Tamilnadu, India. Stiff erect stalks, hard thick leaves (blades) characterized by lateral ridges, and outer marginal blade with stiff row of spines are the unique characteristics of this species. (b) Microscopic image of Turbinaria ornata (magnification 40x).
