Maeandra

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Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A genus of stony corals: Maeandra is the scientific genus name for a group of marine corals commonly known as brain corals, characterized by their grooved surface that resembles a brain.
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • The reef was dominated by massive colonies of Maeandra.
    • Scientists study the growth patterns of Maeandra to understand reef health.
Advanced Usage
  • In taxonomic and scientific literature, is used as a formal genus name within the family Merulinidae. It is often cited in research on coral morphology and phylogeny.
Variants and Related Words
  • Brain coral (n): The common name for corals in the genus and similar genera, referring to their appearance.
  • Scleractinian (n): A technical term for stony or hard corals, the larger order to which belongs.
Synonyms
  • Brain coral: Common name synonym.
  • Stony coral: Descriptive synonym referring to its hard, calcareous skeleton.
Related Terms
  • Coral reef (n): The large underwater structure formed by coral polyps, including those of the genus.
  • Polyp (n): The individual animal that makes up a coral colony like .
Noun
  1. brain corals

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