Coral Reefs Word Search
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Words to find: CORAL, POLYP, ZOOTOXANTHELLAE, REEF, LAGOON, CURRENT, OCEAN, WARM, SUNLIGHT, PHOTOSYNTHESIS, ALGAE, SYMBIOSIS.
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Coral Reefs word list, defined
- CORAL /ˈkɒr.əl/ (UK), /ˈkɔːr.əl/ (US) · noun
- A hard, stony substance formed by colonies of marine polyps of the phylum Cnidaria, whose accumulated calcium carbonate skeletons build coral reefs; also, a pinkish-red or orange-red colour named after this material. Related: reef, polyp, pink, rose.
- POLYP /ˈpɒlɪp/ (British); /ˈpɑːlɪp/ (US) · noun
- A polyp is an abnormal growth of tissue, especially a one that projects from the lining of a body cavity such as the nose, colon, stomach, or uterus. In zoology, a polyp is an individual cnidarian, especially a coral or related animal, that is typically attached to a surface and has a tubular body with a mouth at one end. Related: growth, lesion, tumor, nodule.
- REEF /riːf/ · noun, verb
- A reef is a ridge or shallow area of rock, sand, or coral that rises from the sea floor, often making the water dangerous for navigation. As a verb, reef means to reduce the amount of sail on a vessel by lowering or fastening it. Related: shoal, bank, ledge, shorten.
- LAGOON /ləˈɡuːn/ · noun
- A shallow body of water separated from a larger body of water, especially the sea, by a sandbank, reef, or other natural barrier. The word can also refer broadly to a generally calm or enclosed area of water. Related: lagoon, lagoon-like inlet, shallow sea, inlet.
- CURRENT /ˈkʌrənt/ · noun, adjective
- As a noun, current denotes a steady flow of water or air in a definite direction, or the flow of electric charge through a conductor. As an adjective, it describes something belonging to, happening in, or generally accepted at the present time. Related: present, contemporary, flow, stream.
- OCEAN /ˈoʊʃən/ · noun
- A very large expanse of seawater covering much of the Earth, forming interconnected bodies of water conventionally identified as the Pacific, Atlantic, Indian, Arctic, and Southern oceans. The word can also refer figuratively to a vast, boundless quantity or expanse of something. Related: sea, main, deep, waters.
- WARM /wɔːrm/ (US); /wɔːm/ (British) · adjective, verb, adverb, noun
- Warm means having a moderately high temperature, or pleasantly or comfortably warm. It can also describe a person, place, or manner that is friendly, welcoming, affectionate, or emotionally encouraging. Related: hot, heated, mild, cordial.
- SUNLIGHT /ˈsʌnlaɪt/ · noun
- The light that comes from the sun. It can refer to sunlight in general or to direct light falling on a particular place or object. Related: daylight, sunshine, sunbeam, solar light.
- PHOTOSYNTHESIS /ˌfoʊtoʊˈsɪnθəsɪs/ · noun
- The biological process by which plants, algae, and some bacteria use light energy to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose and other organic compounds, releasing oxygen as a by-product.
- ALGAE /ˈæl.dʒiː/ · noun
- Algae are simple, typically aquatic organisms that photosynthesize but lack the true roots, stems, leaves, and vascular tissues of plants, ranging from single-celled phytoplankton to large seaweeds. Related: seaweed, phytoplankton, kelp.
- SYMBIOSIS /sɪmbaɪˈoʊsɪs/ · noun
- A close and prolonged association between two different organisms, often one of which benefits from or depends on the other. More generally, it refers to a mutually beneficial or interdependent relationship between people, organizations, or groups. Related: mutualism, interdependence, cooperation, association.
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