adjective
- of, relating to, or resembling a madrepore (a type of stony coral); having the structure or appearance of coral
Usage: technical; zoology
Examples
- The madreporic formations on the reef created intricate habitats for small fish.
- Scientists studied the madreporic structure of the ancient coral deposits.
- The madreporic skeleton of the coral was composed primarily of calcium carbonate.
- Divers observed madreporic growths covering much of the underwater cliff face.