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calicle
[ kal-i-kuhl ]
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Derived Forms
- calicular, adjective
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The whole system of dissepiments in any given calicle is often called endotheca.
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The septa, radial plates of calcite reaching from the periphery nearly or quite to the centre of the coral-cup or calicle.
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Tabulae are stout horizontal partitions traversing the centre of the calicle and dividing it into as many superimposed chambers.
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In this coral the calicle is divided into quadrants by four principal septa, the main septum, counter septum, and two alar septa.
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