Madreporaria (Noun)
Meaning
Stony corals.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Stony corals are classified as madreporaria due to their calcareous skeletons.
- Within the madreporaria subclass, we can observe a vast array of coral species.
- Many species of madreporaria form reef frameworks that provide habitats for various marine life.
- Their branching and table-like shapes give madreporaria coral colonies an instantly recognizable appearance in tropical waters.
- The madreporaria subclass of stony corals contributes significantly to the biodiversity found within the world's coral reefs.