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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atrophy

Natural environment; Coral reefs

A wasting or decrease in size of a tissue or organ because of a reduction in the size or number of its cells. Atrophy may result from cellular death, reduced cellular division, pressure, ischemia, ...

piezometer

Natural environment; Coral reefs

An instrument for measuring pressure or compressibility.

griseous

Natural environment; Coral reefs

Blue-grey color.

helophilous

Natural environment; Coral reefs

Having an affinity for marshes.

synonym

Natural environment; Coral reefs

In taxonomy, one of two or more scientific names that are spelled differently, but refer to the same organism.

chemotrophs

Natural environment; Coral reefs

Organisms (usually bacteria) that derive energy from inorganic reactions; also known as chemosynthetic organisms.

side scan sonar

Natural environment; Coral reefs

Sonar designed to look sideways and at a downward angle from both sides of a towed unit, called a towfish. The bottom and any objects in the water above the bottom reflect sound waves back to the ...