coral reef in the Oxford-Hachette French Dictionary

Translations for coral reef in the English»French Dictionary

I.reef [Brit riːf, Am rif] N

II.reef [Brit riːf, Am rif] VB trans NAUT

III.reef [Brit riːf, Am rif] VB intr NAUT

I.coral [Brit ˈkɒr(ə)l, Am ˈkɔrəl, ˈkɑrəl] N

II.coral [Brit ˈkɒr(ə)l, Am ˈkɔrəl, ˈkɑrəl] ADJ (colour)

coral reef in the PONS Dictionary

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The island is surrounded with a coral reef, from shallow coral gardens to deep drop-offs on the north side.
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The significant amount of flooding damaged the coral reef system due to excessive runoff.
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He has special expertise in coral reef biology, the evolution and ecology of tropical great lakes fishes, and ecosystem-based management of marine resources.
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It has an oval shape and a coral reef completely enclosing a small lagoon.
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Microprocessors invest that environment with a primitive or insect-like intelligence like a coral reef or a great swarm.
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Coral reef fish have been demonstrated to modulate aggressive behavior through serotonin.
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With white sandy beaches and a broad coral reef, tourism is an important part of the economy.
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The film shows various sea animals, such as jellyfish, octopus and turtles as well as coral reef life.
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This is because it is widespread and common and a loss of habitat from coral reef destruction is unlikely to impact it significantly.
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Consequently, the beautiful multicolored coral reef closest to the beach died; only its blackened skeleton is visible today.
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