Definitions

1. verb

to form or consist of a series of links or rings, especially in a chain or a series of beads.

“The coral reef catenulates along the coast, creating a vibrant underwater ecosystem.”

2. noun

an organism that forms or consists of a series of links or rings, especially in a chain or a series of beads.

“The coral polyp is an example of a catenulate organism, forming a chain of beads as it grows.”