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CALCAREOUS ALGA [1 record]

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Record 1 1998-12-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Paleontology
  • Algae
DEF

Algae that forms deposits of calcium carbonate.

CONT

Living on this framework are smaller and more fragile corals and large quantities of green and red calcareous algae.

OBS

The plural form of "alga" is "algae."

Key term(s)
  • calcareous algae
  • lime-secreting algae

French

Domaine(s)
  • Paléontologie
  • Algues
CONT

Sur cette charpente vivent des coraux plus petits et plus fragiles et de grandes quantités d'algues calcaires vertes et rouges.

Spanish

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