perforata

perforata
\\ˌ ̷ ̷fəˈräd.ə, -rād.ə\ noun plural
Usage: capitalized
Etymology: New Latin, from Latin, neuter plural of perforatus — more at perforate
1. : a division of corals including those (as members of the genus Porites) whose skeleton has a porous texture — opposed to Aporosa
2. : a division of Foraminifera including those having shells with small perforations for the protrusion of pseudopodia

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  • Perforata — Per fo*ra ta (p[ e]r f[ o]*r[=a] t[.a]), n. pl. [NL. See {Perforate}.] (Zo[ o]l.) (a) A division of corals including those that have a porous texture, as Porites and Madrepora; opposed to Aporosa. (b) A division of Foraminifera, including those… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • Perforata — Aporosa Ap o*ro sa, n. pl. [NL., fr. Gr. ?. See {Aporia}.] (Zo[ o]l.) A group of corals in which the coral is not porous; opposed to {Perforata}. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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  • perforata — per·fo·ra·ta …   English syllables

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  • Aechmea perforata — Taxobox name = Aechmea perforata regnum = Plantae divisio = Magnoliophyta classis = Liliopsida ordo = Poales familia = Bromeliaceae genus = Aechmea species = A. perforata binomial = Aechmea perforata binomial authority = L.B.Sm. Aechmea perforata …   Wikipedia

  • Aechmea perforata —   Aechmea perforata …   Wikipedia Español

  • Odontocarya perforata — Conservation status Critically Endangered (IUCN 3.1) Scientific classification …   Wikipedia

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