Lichenopora

noun

Li·​chen·​op·​o·​ra

ˌlīkəˈnäpərə

: a genus of bryozoans (class Gymnolaemata) usually forming small laminate colonies on shells

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from lichen entry 1 + -o- + -pora

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