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coral

[kawr-uhl, kor-] / ˈkɔr əl, ˈkɒr- /




NOUN
polyp
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The research, which included scientists from the University of Galway, found that coral reefs are home to a wide range of microbes that produce chemicals with strong potential for use in medicine and biotechnology.

From Science Daily • May 8, 2026

Often described as the rainforests of the sea, coral reefs support about one third of all visible marine life.

From Science Daily • May 8, 2026

Together, these organisms form a tightly connected system known as the holobiont, which is essential for coral survival and function.

From Science Daily • May 8, 2026

"Life has changed quite a lot for me, because we didn't know what a coral was," he said.

From Barron's • May 7, 2026

They had sharklike teeth and leathery skin in colors ranging from coral red to ink black.

From "The Mark of Athena" by Rick Riordan




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