Perforata

plural noun

Per·​fo·​ra·​ta
-rātə
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

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Latin, neuter plural of perforatus

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“Perforata.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Perforata. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

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