F3. Columella Development (Family Poritidae)
Development of the central
axial rod (trabecula) within calices
Character State | Definition | Illustration |
absent | No columella | |
weak | Columella weaker (thinner) than pali (E10) | |
intermediate |
Columella and pali (E10) equally developed | |
strong | Columella stronger (thicker) than pali |