madreporiteEnglishOxford Dictionary of Englishmadreporite /ˌmadrɪˈpɔːrʌɪt / ▸ noun Zoology a perforated plate by which the entry of seawater into the vascular system of an echinoderm is controlled. – ORIGIN early 19th century: from madrepore (see Madreporaria) + -ite1.
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