forking calical arrangement

Summary

growth and form of a meandroid corallite system in which the system extends, not only along its length, but by dichotomous division, seen in transverse view as branching. Forking may occur at the ends of the meanders (terminal forking) or along their flanks (lateral forking). See also Terminal increase.

Orthography

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This term is a sub-term of calical arrangement.

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This version was contributed by Ken Johnson on 22-Apr-2008 14:35.