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coral

[kawr-uhl, kor-] / ˈkɔr əl, ˈkɒr- /




NOUN
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As they feed on seaweed and seagrass, they trim back algae and help protect slow-growing species such as corals and certain calcifying algae.

From Science Daily

A concrete Buddha used to gaze toward the horizon from its perch beneath a coral tree.

From Los Angeles Times

To examine how acidity has evolved over time, the researchers analyzed historic coral samples and measured boron isotope signatures preserved in their skeletons.

From Science Daily

Sea slugs, corals, clams and sponges may not get as much of the spotlight as blue whales or sharks, but these curious creatures come with a host of unique, hard-to-believe abilities.

From The Wall Street Journal

The team linked algae growth, enhanced nitrogen fixation, and the upwelling of cool, nutrient-rich waters by studying coral cores collected across the Caribbean.

From Science Daily