noun
- Plural of madrepore; a type of stony coral that forms reef structures, especially those of the genus Madrepora.
Usage: marine biology; often used in scientific or technical contexts
Examples
- The madrepores in the Caribbean reef provide habitat for thousands of fish species.
- Scientists study madrepores to understand how climate change affects coral ecosystems.
- The madrepores grew slowly over centuries, building the foundation of the atoll.
- Divers observed colorful madrepores during their expedition to the South Pacific.
- Madrepores are essential to the health and biodiversity of tropical ocean environments.