heliopore
/ˈhiːliəpɔː(ɹ)/
heliopore noun: a coral of the genus Heliopora, the sun coral or blue coral.
Noun
heliopore (plural heliopores)
- A coral of the genus Heliopora, the sun coral or blue coral.
- The Heliolites are closely related to the Helioporæ, but the interstices are irregularly cellular[…] The cells contain twelve short rays or striations, and around the aperture twelve granules may generally be distinguished, situated like those of the Heliopores.1846, James Dwight Dana, United States Exploring Expedition, volume VII, page 541
- The coral-reef species of corals are the following.— 1. In the Astræa tribe (Astræacea), all the many known species. […] 6. Among Hydroids, the Millepores and Heliopores.1872, James Dwight Dana, Corals and Coral Islands, page 109
Forms of heliopore
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Origin of heliopore
From the genus name Heliopora, from Ancient Greek ἥλιος (hḗlios, “sun”) + πόρος (póros, “filament; pore”).
Questions about heliopore
- What does heliopore mean?
- Heliopore means a coral of the genus Heliopora, the sun coral or blue coral.
- What part of speech is heliopore?
- Heliopore is a noun.
- How do you pronounce heliopore?
- Heliopore is pronounced /ˈhiːliəpɔː(ɹ)/.
- What is the plural of heliopore?
- The plural of heliopore is heliopores.
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