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Tabulata

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Tab·​u·​la·​ta | \ ˌtabyəˈlātə \

Definition of Tabulata

in some classifications
: an artificial group of stony corals (as of the genus Favosites) including those having tubular calicles divided into chambers by transverse septa

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History and Etymology for Tabulata

New Latin, from neuter plural of tabulatus tabulate

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“Tabulata.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Tabulata. Accessed 22 Sep. 2021.

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