\Per`fo*ra"ta\ (p[~e]r`f[-o]*r[=a]"t[.a]), n. pl. [NL.
See {Perforate}.] (Zo["o]l.)
   (a) A division of corals including those that have a
       porous texture, as Porites and Madrepora; -- opposed
       to Aporosa.
   (b) A division of Foraminifera, including those having
       perforated shells.