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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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Supersucker
Natural environment; Coral reefs
A mechanical suction device developed by the Hawai`i Marine Algae Group to remove the invasive algae Gorilla Ogo (Gracilaria salicornia) on reefs.
Papilla
Natural environment; Coral reefs
A raised bump or nipple-like projection on a tissue surface; a cellular outgrowth. Papillae have the appearance of little bumps or fingers on the surface of cells.
Reef mound
Natural environment; Coral reefs
A structure that lacks reef characteristics, such as diversification and domination stages.
Artefact
Natural environment; Coral reefs
An object made by human workmanship, usually for some practical purpose.
High-throughput sequencing
Natural environment; Coral reefs
A rapid method of determining the sequence of bases in a DNA molecule .
Methane
Natural environment; Coral reefs
An odourless gas produced by the decomposition of organic matter.
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