tetracoralla (Meaning)

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tetracoralla (n. pl.)

Same as Rugosa.

No Synonyms and anytonyms found

Tetracoralla are an order of extinct corals characterized by their four-fold radial symmetry.
The Tetracoralla first appeared in the Silurian period and underwent significant diversification during the Devonian.
Tetracoralla species exhibited a wide range of morphologies, including solitary, colonial, and branching forms.
The septa of Tetracoralla are simple and radially arranged, with the central cavity exhibiting a dissepimentarium.
The calices of Tetracoralla are often ornate and display a variety of shapes and sizes.
Tetracoralla reefs played a crucial role in the formation of carbonate platforms and provided habitats for diverse marine organisms.
The decline of Tetracoralla during the Permian-Triassic extinction event marked the end of a major chapter in coral evolution.
The study of Tetracoralla provides valuable insights into the early diversification and ecological significance of corals.
The distribution of Tetracoralla fossils aids in the reconstruction of ancient marine environments and paleobiogeography.
The taxonomy and classification of Tetracoralla continue to evolve as new specimens and research contribute to our understanding of this extinct coral group.

Same as Rugosa.

No synonyms found.

No antonyms found.

Tetracoralla are an order of extinct corals characterized by their four-fold radial symmetry.

The Tetracoralla first appeared in the Silurian period and underwent significant diversification during the Devonian.

Tetracoralla species exhibited a wide range of morphologies, including solitary, colonial, and branching forms.

The septa of Tetracoralla are simple and radially arranged, with the central cavity exhibiting a dissepimentarium.