Millepore

[milipɒ:]

Definition

(n.) Any coral of the genus Millepora, having the surface nearly smooth, and perforated with very minute unequal pores, or cells. The animals are hydroids, not Anthozoa. See Hydrocorallia.

Editor: Rudolf

Definition

n. a species of branching coral having a smooth surface with numerous minute distinct pores or cells.—n. Mill′eporite a fossil millepore.

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