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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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Coral reefs

Perradial canal

Natural environment; Coral reefs

One of four branched ciliated canals that originates directly from the stomach of scyphozoan medusae and moves partially digested food materials from the ring canal to the stomach.

Technology

Natural environment; Coral reefs

The creation of products and processes for the purpose of improving human chances for survival, comfort level, and quality of life.

Population density

Natural environment; Coral reefs

The number of organisms per unit area or volume.

Kinetics

Natural environment; Coral reefs

The study of acceleration, motion, or rate of change.

Radiant energy

Natural environment; Coral reefs

Energy travelling in the form of electromagnetic waves; energy emitted by the sun, typically in photons and waves .

Photometric

Natural environment; Coral reefs

Of or relating to photometry; a more precise measurement of the brightness (intensity) of light, which can be digitised and calibrated.

Basic research

Natural environment; Coral reefs

Research conducted with the sole goal of obtaining knowledge; in contrast with applied research.

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