Concept information
Preferred term
coral reefs
Definition
- Coral reefs are massive and complex structures made of limestone that is deposited by living sea organisms. The reefs are mainly composed of the skeletons of tiny, fragile animals called coral. [Source: Encyclopedia of Environment and Society; Coral Reefs]
Broader concept
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URI
https://concepts.sagepub.com/social-science/concept/coral_reefs
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