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Meaning of coral reef
A coral reef is an underwater ecosystem formed by coral polyps.
Etymology of coral reef
The word "coral" comes from the Old French "coral", which is derived from the Latin "corallium", referring to coral
The word "reef" comes from the Old English "rif", which is derived from the Old Norse "rif", referring to a ridge or a strip of rock or coral near the surface of the sea
Synonyms
barrier reef
atoll
coral bank
coral cay
coral island
marine ecosystem
ocean ridge
reef system
sea reef
coral community
coral formation
coral structure
reef complex
coral atoll
coral reef system
marine habitat
underwater ecosystem
coral sea
reef ecosystem
marine environment
coral formation
coral patch
coral colony
fringing reef
coral reef ecosystem
marine biodiversity hotspot
Definitions
- A ridge of rocks or coral near the surface of the sea
- * A structure formed by coral polyps in shallow, tropical seas, characterized by a complex framework of calcium carbonate
Usage Examples
- The coral reef was teeming with marine life, including colorful fish and sea turtles
- * The conservation efforts aimed to protect the fragile coral reef ecosystem from pollution and overfishing
- * The snorkeling trip took us to a stunning coral reef, where we saw an array of marine species
Antonyms
barren sea floor
deep-sea trench
ocean abyss
open ocean
pelagic zone
sea mount
underwater canyon
underwater plain
abyssal plain
hadal zone
benthic zone
deep sea
oceanic crust
sea floor
offshore waters
coastal waters
estuarine waters
brackish waters
freshwater ecosystem