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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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Sporangium
Natural environment; Coral reefs
An organ containing or producing spores in some algae and fungi.
Weathering of oil
Natural environment; Coral reefs
Changes in the physical and chemical properties of oil due to natural processes, including evaporation, emulsification, dissolution, photo-oxidation, and biodegradation.
Picture element
Natural environment; Coral reefs
In a digitised image, this is the area on the ground represented by each digital value. Because the analogue signal from the detector of a scanner may be sampled at any desired interval, the picture ...
Atrial syphon
Natural environment; Coral reefs
In tunicates, the opening that carries water, wastes, and gametes from the organism. Also called the excurrent or exhalent siphon/canal.
Competitive release
Natural environment; Coral reefs
The expansion of a species' ecological niche, associated with the lack of competition with other species.
Coastal Zone Management Act
Natural environment; Coral reefs
Passed in 1972, the CZMA provides for management of shoreline areas that may include coral reefs.
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