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coral reef

/ˈkɒrəl riːf/

Übersetzung: Ein Riff, das von Korallenpolypen gebildet wird und meist in warmen, flachen Meeresgewässern vorkommt.

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/ˈkɒrəl riːf/B1formalscientific
  • deEin Riff, das von Korallenpolypen gebildet wird und meist in warmen, flachen Meeresgewässern vorkommt.

A marine ecosystem characterized by a ridge of rock, coral, or sand, formed by colonies of tiny animals called coral polyps, typically found in warm, shallow waters.

  1. Marine ecosystemB1formal

    A diverse underwater ecosystem formed by colonies of coral polyps held together by calcium carbonate, often found in warm, shallow waters.

    deMarines Ökosystem

    • The Great Barrier Reef is the largest coral reef system in the world.
    • Coral reefs are home to thousands of marine species.
    • Pollution and rising temperatures threaten many coral reefs.