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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
Cloaca
Natural environment; Coral reefs
The common passage for fecal, urinary and reproductive discharge in most lower vertebrates.
Emigration
Natural environment; Coral reefs
The movement of individuals out of a population or from one area to another.
Blowout
Natural environment; Coral reefs
With reference to offshore drilling for oil and gas, a blowout is an uncontrolled flow of reservoir fluids into the wellbore, and sometimes catastrophically to the surface. A blowout may consist of ...
Metric system
Natural environment; Coral reefs
A decimal system of measures and weights with the metre and the gramme as bases.
Wrasse
Natural environment; Coral reefs
A large family (Labridae) of brightly-colored bony fishes which are common inhabitants of coral reefs. Many have spiny fins, thick lips, and strong teeth. They range in size from about three inches ...
Spermatophore
Natural environment; Coral reefs
A packet containing sperm cells which is produced by the male genital system for transfer to the female. This method of sperm transfer is found in some vertebrates (salamanders) as well as ...
