GLOSSARY OF CORAL MORPHOLOGIC TERMS

F3. Columella Development (Family Poritidae)

Development of the central axial rod (trabecula) within calices
 
Character State Definition Illustration
absent No columella
weak Columella weaker (thinner) than pali (E10)

intermediate

Columella and pali (E10) equally developed
strong Columella stronger (thicker) than pali
 




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