noun
- a stony coral that forms reefs, especially one of the genus Madrepora
Usage: marine biology; also called madreporic coral
Examples
- The madrepore colonies grew slowly but steadily on the reef.
- Divers observed madrepore corals bleaching due to rising ocean temperatures.
- Madrepore species are essential builders of tropical coral reef ecosystems.
- The aquarium housed several varieties of madrepore in its saltwater tanks.
- Scientists study madrepore growth patterns to understand reef health.