madrepore

A type of coral characterized by a calcareous skeleton, whose aggregations form reefs and islands.

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1. Stony coral C2 formal scientific

   A type of marine coral with a hard calcareous skeleton, whose colonies often form the basis of coral reefs and islands.

   • The madrepore colonies built a massive reef over centuries.
   • Divers observed the intricate structure of the madrepore skeleton.
   • Madrepore formations are vital for tropical marine ecosystems.

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   المرادفات: stony coral

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