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

sea state

Natural environment; Coral reefs

A description of the sea surface with regard to wave action.

zone

Natural environment; Coral reefs

A large-scale physical feature within the ecosystem. Reef zones are determined by currents, wave surge, exposure to sunlight and water depth, and may be comprised of a number of habitats.

paradigm

Natural environment; Coral reefs

A pattern or model that provides a framework for interpreting observations.

molecule

Natural environment; Coral reefs

A small particle composed of two or more atoms. Molecules are a stable configuration of atomic nuclei and electrons bound together by electrostatic and electromagnetic forces. They have ...