GLOSSARY OF CORAL MORPHOLOGIC TERMS

Trabecular fan systems

Trabeculae are arranged in fans that are increasingly inclined outward from an axis of divergence (Thin Section and SEM)
 
Character State Illustration (SEM) Illustration (Thin Section
septa formed by <2 fan systems
septa formed by multiple fan systems
 


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