indefinite calicular center

Summary

a corallite not enclosed by a complete thecal structure, or only partially enclosed by a thecal structure. Hence in transverse view or section, the limits of the corallite are wholly or partially undefined. Groups of adjacent indefinite corallites represent a polycentric condition (e.g. aphroid and thamnasterioid corals). See also Definite centre, Indefinite corallite system.

Orthography

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This term is a sub-term of calicular center.

Description

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