reef-builders

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• Reef — In nautical terminology, a reef is a rock, sandbar, or other feature lying beneath the surface of the water (six fathoms or less at low water).Many reefs result from abiotic processes deposition of sand, wave erosion planning down rock outcrops,… …   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

• DeTour Reef Light — Location Lake Huron, Michigan Coordinates …   Wikipedia

• Carbonate platform — A carbonate platform is a sedimentary body which possesses topographic relief, and is composed of autochthonous calcareous deposits (Wilson, 1975). Platform growth is mediated by sessile organisms whose skeletons build up the reef or by organisms …   Wikipedia

• Coral — For other uses, see Coral (disambiguation). Coral Pillar coral, Dendrogyra cylindricus Scientific classification Kingdom …   Wikipedia

• Cnidaria — Temporal range: 580–0 Ma …   Wikipedia

• Triassic Period — Interval of geologic time, с 248–206 million years ago, that marks the beginning of the Mesozoic Era. Many new vertebrates emerged during the Triassic, heralding the major changes that were to occur in both terrestrial and marine life forms… …   Universalium

• cnidarian — /nuy dair ee euhn/, n. 1. any invertebrate animal, as a hydra, jellyfish, sea anemone, or coral, considered as belonging to the phylum Cnidaria, characterized by the specialized stinging structures in the tentacles surrounding the mouth; a… …   Universalium

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• Gulf of Mannar Marine National Park — Infobox Indian Jurisdiction type = national park native name = Gulf of Mannar Marine National Park other name = iucn category = II state name = Tamil Nadu location = Indian Ocean district = Thoothukudi Ramanathapuram nearest city = Madurai 150 km …   Wikipedia