VIRGULARIAN
\vˈɜːɡjʊlˈe͡əɹi͡ən], \vˈɜːɡjʊlˈeəɹiən], \v_ˈɜː_ɡ_j_ʊ_l_ˈeə_ɹ_iə_n]\
Definitions of VIRGULARIAN
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Any one of numerous species of long, slender Alcyonaria belonging to Virgularia and allied genera of the family Virgularidae. These corals are allied to the sea-pens, but have a long rodlike rhachis inclosing a slender, round or square, calcareous axis. The polyps are arranged in transverse rows or clusters along each side of the rhachis.
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Any one of numerous species of long, slender Alcyonaria belonging to Virgularia and allied genera of the family Virgularidae. These corals are allied to the sea-pens, but have a long rodlike rhachis inclosing a slender, round or square, calcareous axis. The polyps are arranged in transverse rows or clusters along each side of the rhachis.
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