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

androgen

Natural environment; Coral reefs

A principal male steroid hormone, such as testosterone, which stimulates the development and maintenance of the male reproductive system and secondary male sexual characteristics.

brachiolaria larvae

Natural environment; Coral reefs

A starfish larval stage following the bipinnaria stage. It has projecting arms and a developed stomach.

radiometer

Natural environment; Coral reefs

An instrument used to measure radiant energy.

acidophilous

Natural environment; Coral reefs

Having an affinity for or thriving in acidic conditions, e.g., in a bog or marsh.

In taxonomy, part of the full name of a species. A complete species name consists of the name of the genus to which the species belongs, plus the specific epithet, plus the author of the species. For ...