coral reef

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coral reef — coral reefs N COUNT A coral reef is a long narrow mass of coral and other substances, the top of which is usually just above or just below the surface of the sea. An unspoilt coral reef encloses the bay …   English dictionary

coral reef — n. a reef in relatively shallow, tropical seas composed chiefly of the skeletons of coral …   English World dictionary

coral reef — n a line of hard rocks formed by coral, found in warm sea water that is not very deep …   Dictionary of contemporary English

coral reef — noun count a hard natural structure under the ocean that is formed from coral …   Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

Coral reef — Marine habitats Biodiversity of a coral reef Lit …   Wikipedia

coral reef — a reef composed mainly of coral and other organic matter of which parts have solidified into limestone. [1735 45] * * * Ridge or hummock formed in shallow ocean areas from the external skeletons of corals. The skeleton consists of calcium… …   Universalium

coral reef — /kɒrəl ˈrif / (say koruhl reef) noun a reef or bank formed by the growth and deposit of coral polyps. Coral reef ecosystems globally cover less than one per cent of the world s ocean volume. Nevertheless, that small percentage supports more than… …   Australian-English dictionary

coral reef — UK / US noun [countable] Word forms coral reef : singular coral reef plural coral reefs a hard natural structure under the sea that is formed from coral …   English dictionary

coral reef — koralų rifai statusas T sritis ekologija ir aplinkotyra apibrėžtis Atogrąžų jūrų seklumos arba salos, susidariusios iš kolonijinių madreporinių koralų ir kt. organizmų klintinių skeletų sankaupų, o paviršiuje – iš gyvų koralų. Sudaro ilgas… …   Ekologijos terminų aiškinamasis žodynas

coral reef — noun a reef consisting of coral consolidated into limestone • Hypernyms: ↑reef • Hyponyms: ↑atoll, ↑barrier reef, ↑key, ↑cay, ↑Florida key • Instance Hyponyms: ↑ …   Useful english dictionary