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Coral Reefs

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Definition: Marine ridges composed of living CORALS, coral skeletons, calcareous algae, and other organisms, mixed with minerals and organic matter. They are found most commonly in tropical waters and support other animal and plant life.     
See Also Anthozoa 		Other names Reefs, Coral; Reef, Coral; Coral Reef

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