The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.
Cyathophylloid — Cy a*tho*phyl loid, n. (Paleon.) A fossil coral of the family {Cyathophyllid[ae]}; sometimes extended to fossil corals of other related families belonging to the group Rugosa; also called {cup corals}. Thay are found in paleozoic rocks. [1913… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Lundy — This article is about the island of Lundy, which is part of England. For other uses, see Lundy (disambiguation). Lundy Site of Special Scientific Interest Area of Search … Wikipedia
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cnidarian — /nuy dair ee euhn/, n. 1. any invertebrate animal, as a hydra, jellyfish, sea anemone, or coral, considered as belonging to the phylum Cnidaria, characterized by the specialized stinging structures in the tentacles surrounding the mouth; a… … Universalium
Coral — For other uses, see Coral (disambiguation). Coral Pillar coral, Dendrogyra cylindricus Scientific classification Kingdom … Wikipedia
skeleton — skeletonless, adj. skeletonlike, adj. /skel i tn/, n. 1. Anat., Zool. the bones of a human or an animal considered as a whole, together forming the framework of the body. 2. any of various structures forming a rigid framework in an invertebrate.… … Universalium
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Reef aquarium — See also: Marine aquarium Reef aquarium in Monaco A reef aquarium or reef tank is an marine aquarium that prominently displays live corals and other marine invertebrates as well as fish that play a role in maintaining the coral reef environment.… … Wikipedia
coral — corallike, adj. /kawr euhl, kor /, n. 1. the hard, variously colored, calcareous skeleton secreted by certain marine polyps. 2. such skeletons collectively, forming reefs, islands, etc. 3. the solitary or colonial polyp that secretes this… … Universalium
