Per·fo·ra·ta n. pl. Zool. (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.
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Ap·o·ro·sa n. pl. Zool. A group of corals in which the coral is not porous; -- opposed to Perforata.
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