Heliopore
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈhiːliəpɔː(ɹ)/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Heliopore is a noun meaning A coral of the genus Heliopora, the sun coral or blue coral.
Meaning
A coral of the genus Heliopora, the sun coral or blue coral.
Example Sentences
The coral-reef species of corals are the following.— 1. In the Astræa tribe (Astræacea), all the many known species. […] 6. Among Hydroids, the Millepores and Heliopores.
The Heliolites are closely related to the Helioporæ, but the interstices are irregularly cellular[…] The cells contain twelve short rays or striations, and around the aperture twelve granules may generally be distinguished, situated like those of the Heliopores.
Word Forms
- heliopores
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include heliophile, montiporid, caryophylliid, heliophyte, anthocodium, corallite.
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