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1. In corals (see COMPOUND CORALS), applied to a colony formed by the irregular branching of corallites. The individual corallites are separated from one another but may be connected by tubules.

2. In graptolites (Graptolithina), applied to a bushy colony formed by irregular branching of the stipes.

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dendroid
1. In corals, applied to a colony formed by the irregular branching of corallites. The individual corallites are separated from one another but may be connected by tubules.

2. In graptolites (Graptolithina), applied to a bushy colony formed by irregular branching of the stipes.

A Dictionary of Ecology MICHAEL ALLABY

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dendroid Tree-shaped (from the Greek dendron, meaning ‘tree’).

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dendroid Tree-shaped (from the Greek dendron, ‘tree’).

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