Madriporian Coral (Noun)
Meaning
Corals having calcareous skeletons aggregations of which form reefs and islands.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The vibrant colors of the madriporian coral added beauty to the underwater landscape as it formed a stunning reef.
- Madriporian corals have a symbiotic relationship with zooxanthellae, tiny algae that live within their tissues and contribute to the development of the reef ecosystem.
- As the waves crashed against the island's shore, it became apparent that it was composed almost entirely of ancient madriporian coral.
- Madriporian coral species such as brain corals and star corals are crucial components of the majestic reefs found in tropical seas.
- Polyps of madriporian coral form complex colonies as they secrete layers of calcite that create massive, three-dimensional reef structures over time.