Definition
millepores
noun
- Plural of millepore; small marine organisms of the class Hydrozoa that form branching, calcareous colonies resembling corals.
Usage: marine biology; also called fire corals
Examples
- Millepores are commonly found in tropical and subtropical coral reef environments.
- The millepores in the aquarium displayed their characteristic branching structure.
- Divers must be careful around millepores because they can cause painful stings.
- Scientists study millepores to better understand hydrozoan ecology.
- The reef contained several species of millepores alongside true corals.