acropora
|a-cro-po-ra|
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/əˈkrɒpərə/
branching coral
Etymology
Etymology Information
'acropora' originates from Greek, specifically the words 'akron' meaning 'top' and 'poros' meaning 'pore'.
Historical Evolution
The term 'acropora' was adopted into scientific nomenclature to describe this genus of corals.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to the coral's structure, and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
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