Astreopora

Translingual

Etymology

Blend of Ancient Greek ἀστραῖος (astraîos, “starry”) +‎ Acropora. By surface analysis, Ancient Greek ἀστραῖος (astraîos, “starry”) +‎ Ancient Greek πόρος (póros, “pore”) +‎ -a f.

Proper noun

Astreopora f

  1. A taxonomic genus within the family Acroporidae – star corals.

Descendants

  • → English: star coral (partial calque)

References

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