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

blastocyst

Natural environment; Coral reefs

A preimplantation embryo. The blastocyst consists of a sphere made up of an outer layer of cells (trophectoderm), a fluid-filled cavity (blastocoel), and a cluster of cells on the interior (inner ...

morula

Natural environment; Coral reefs

A stage of embryonic development in which the cleaving cells (blastomeres) appear as a cluster of blastomeres without a cavity; precedes the blastula stage of embryonic development.

verruca

Natural environment; Coral reefs

A wart-like projection; a small cylindrical projection arising from the corallum that contain calices.

photometer

Natural environment; Coral reefs

An instrument for measuring light intensity.

bulliform

Natural environment; Coral reefs

Blister or boil-shaped.

verrucose

Natural environment; Coral reefs

Having a warty appearance.

hybrid name

Natural environment; Coral reefs

In taxonomy, names of progeny of two individuals belonging to different taxa. Names given to hybrids are not normally available, as they are individuals, not populations, and hence not taxa.