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A division of corals including those that have a porous texture, as Porites and Madrepora; -- opposed to Aporosa.

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  1. n. pl. A division of corals including those that have a porous texture, as Porites and Madrepora; -- opposed to Aporosa.
  2. n. pl. A division of Foraminifera, including those having perforated shells.
  3. (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 having perforated shells.
  4. n. pl. A division of corals including those that have a porous texture, as Porites and Madrepora; -- opposed to Aporosa. n. pl. A division of Foraminifera, including those having perforated shells.