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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 ...
ecotone
Natural environment; Coral reefs
A transitional area between two adjacent ecological communities.
adhesive egg
Natural environment; Coral reefs
An egg which adheres on contact to a substrate or to other eggs.
biotoxin
Natural environment; Coral reefs
Any poisonous or venemous substance produced by any living organism.
