Coral reefs

Coral reefs

Coral reefs are structures formed from the calcium carbonate secretions of corals. They are colonies of tiny animals in marine areas containing few nutrients.

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Coral reefs

work of an animal

Natural environment; Coral reefs

Results of the activity but not part of the animal itself, e.g., tracks, trails, worm-tubes, borings (but excludes some fossil evidence such as internal molds, external impressions and replacements).

The complex colloidal substance which constitutes the living matter of cells and performs the life process functions. The protoplasm found between the cell (plasma) membrane and the nuclear membrane ...

seepage

Natural environment; Coral reefs

The movement of water through a porous medium.

gene locus

Natural environment; Coral reefs

The specific place on a chromosome where a gene is located.

in hospite

Natural environment; Coral reefs

Within the host.

bubblegum coral

Natural environment; Coral reefs

A deep water gorgonian, Paragorgia arborea, found in the North Pacific and North Atlantic Oceans at depths that may exceed 1400m. It can grow to 5m in height and 8 m in width. It is called the ...