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gorgonian

/ɡɔːˈɡəʊ.ni.ən/

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noun

/ɡɔːˈɡəʊ.ni.ən/C2formalscientific
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее тип коралла с роговым или известковым ветвящимся скелетом, обычно встречающийся в теплых морях.

A noun referring to a type of coral with a horny or calcareous branching skeleton, typically found in warm seas.

  1. Gorgonian coralC2formalscientific

    A type of colonial marine invertebrate with a horny or calcareous branching skeleton, commonly known as sea fans or sea whips.

    ruГоргонария

    • The diver photographed a vibrant gorgonian swaying in the current.
    • Gorgonians provide essential habitat for many reef fish.
    • The aquarium's collection includes several species of gorgonian.

    Synonymsgorgonian coral

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