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Record 1 2011-02-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Geomorphology and Geomorphogeny
  • Marine Biology
  • Paleontology
DEF

A small, isolated spire of rock or coral, especially a small reef patch.

OBS

pinnacle reef: term used at Natural Resources Canada - Earth Sciences Sector.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Géomorphologie et géomorphogénie
  • Biologie marine
  • Paléontologie
DEF

Construction de corail, vivant ou mort, en relief sur le fond d'un lagon.

OBS

pinacle corallien; récif pinacle : termes en usage à Ressources naturelles Canada - Secteur des sciences de la Terre.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Geomorfología y geomorfogénesis
  • Biología Marina
  • Paleontología
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