dendroid colony
dendroid colony
1. In corals, a colony formed by the irregular branching of corallites. The individual corallites are somewhat separated from one another, but may be joined by connecting tubules.
2. In Craptolithina, a bushy colony formed by irregular branching of the stipes.
1. In corals, a colony formed by the irregular branching of corallites. The individual corallites are somewhat separated from one another, but may be joined by connecting tubules.
2. In Craptolithina, a bushy colony formed by irregular branching of the stipes.
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