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Webster 1913 Edition
Perforata
Perˊfo-ra′ta
(pẽrˊfō̍-rā′tȧ)
, Noun.
pl.
[NL. See
Perforate
.] (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.