madreporigenous, a. rare. Zool.
(ˌmædrɪpɔəˈrɪdʒɪnəs)
[f. mod.L. Madrepora madrepore + -genous.]
Producing madrepore coral.
| 1847–9 Todd Cycl. Anat. IV. 33/1 Madreporigenous polypes can only exist at depths where they enjoy the influences of light and air. |