‖n. pl. [ NL. See Imperforate. ] (Zool.) A division of Foraminifera, including those in which the shell is not porous.
n. pl. [ NL. See Perforate. ] (Zool.) (a) A division of corals including those that have a porous texture, as Porites and Madrepora; -- opposed to Aporosa. (b) A division of Foraminifera, including those having perforated shells. [ 1913 Webster ]