GLOSSARY OF CORAL MORPHOLOGIC TERMS

E11. Palar ring (Family Poritidae)

Inner most ring of vertical rods (trabeculae) surrounding the columella
 
 
Character State Definition Illustration
wide > 40% (short ventral septa)
intermediate 30 - 40%
narrow < 30% (long ventral septa)

Glossary of Morphologic Terms




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