
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 | ![]() |
