Phenomena and Processes

Coral Reefs

Marine ridges composed of living CORALS, coral skeletons, calcareous algae, and other organisms, mixed with minerals and organic matter. They are found most commonly in tropical waters and support other animal and plant life.

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Abstract

Marine ridges composed of living CORALS, coral skeletons, calcareous algae, and other organisms, mixed with minerals and organic matter. They are found most commonly in tropical waters and support other animal and plant life.

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3 entry terms
  • Coral Reef
  • Reef, Coral
  • Reefs, Coral

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History Note

2011

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  1. G16.500.275w.157w.130w
  2. N06.230w.124w.130w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Coral Reefs. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D057894. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D057894
  2. Coral Reefs. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coral_reef
  3. Coral Reefs. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q11292