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    Pillar coral (Dendrogyra cylindrus) is a hard coral (order Scleractinia) found in the western Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean Sea. It is the only species...
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    Eusmilia fastigiata Pillar coral, Dendrogyra cylindricus Brain coral, Diploria labyrinthiformis Brain coral releasing eggs Fringing coral reef off the coast...
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    A coral reef is an underwater ecosystem characterized by reef-building corals. Reefs are formed of colonies of coral polyps held together by calcium carbonate...
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    usually the meandroid corals such as pillar coral (Dendrogyra cylindrus), elliptical star coral (Dichocoenia stokes), smooth flower coral (Eusmilia fastigiata)...
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    beach; and the new Shell gas station close to the airport (on the highway Coral) opened at the end of 2010. Punta Cana Village, with a population of about...
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    habitat of deep-water corals, also known as cold-water corals, extends to deeper, darker parts of the oceans than tropical corals, ranging from near the...
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    Fire corals (Millepora) are a genus of colonial marine organisms that exhibit physical characteristics similar to that of coral. The name coral is somewhat...
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    The coral species found in the island's shores are: staghorn coral (Acropora cervicornis), Elkhorn coral (Acropora palmata), pillar coral, brain coral, Erythropodium...
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    digestion. However, the term "coral" in coral sand is used loosely in this sense to mean limestone of recent biological origin; corals are not the dominant contributors...
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    The Vasco da Gama Pillar in Malindi, Kenya, was erected by the Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama. It was constructed in 1498 or 1499 during his pioneering...
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    Atoll (redirect from Coral atoll)
    -ˈtoʊl/) is a ring-shaped island, including a coral rim that encircles a lagoon. There may be coral islands or cays on the rim.: 60  Atolls are located...
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    park waters and endangered. Threatened coral species include elkhorn and staghorn corals, as well as pillar coral, listed as endangered in Florida. More...
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    them. Gibney Beach's reefs include brain coral, elkhorn, staghorn, pillar coral, boulder coral, and fire coral. These are colorful and contain a variety...
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    feature coral reefs and sea fans, mountain corals, star corals, large quantities of angel- and triggerfish, as well as lobsters, nurse sharks and pillar corals...
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  • Marker 32 (category Coral reefs of the Florida Keys)
    the reef A large colony of pillar coral (Dendrogyra cylindrus) at Marker 32 reef, June 2010 A small colony of pillar coral at Marker 32 reef, June 2010...
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    are the elkhorn coral, brain coral, pillar coral, staghorn coral, fire coral, sea whips, star coral and finger coral. Along the many coral reefs are also...
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    history and successful juvenile propagation of the threatened Caribbean Pillar Coral Dendrogyra cylindrus". BMC Ecology. 15 (9): 9. doi:10.1186/s12898-015-0039-7...
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    Coral aquaculture, also known as coral farming or coral gardening, is the cultivation of corals for commercial purposes or coral reef restoration. Aquaculture...
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  • A pillar tomb is a type of monumental grave wherein the central feature is a single, prominent pillar or column, often made of stone. A number of world...
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    their structures. Of the coral reefs, those in shallow waters were worst affected; considerable damage also occurred to pillar coral (Dendrogyra cylindrus)...
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    Coral rag is a rubbly limestone composed of ancient coral reef material. The term also refers to the building blocks quarried from these strata, which...
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    significant threat on coral reef ecosystems by interrupting natural processes and functioning. Reducing this threat is another pillar under the objectives...
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  • marine resources, and promote sustainability of marine ecosystems, including coral reefs, sea grass beds, wildlife habitats and other resources, and to conserve...
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  • Thumbnail for Pompeys Pillar National Monument
    Pompeys Pillar National Monument is a rock formation located in south central Montana, United States. Designated a national monument on January 17, 2001...
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  • 1991 (1991) A discussion of corals – including brain coral, elkhorn coral, pillar coral, and boulder coral – and their construction of coral reefs and an examination...
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  • Conch Reef (category Coral reefs of the Florida Keys)
    Conch Reef, with Aquarius lab in center Benthic Habitat Map Video of Pillar coral at Conch Wall Barbara H. Lidz, Christopher D. Reich, and Eugene A. Shinn...
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  • Opisthoteuthis chathamensis Staghorn coral (Acropora cervicornis) Elkhorn coral (Acropora palmata) Pillar coral (Dendrogyra cylindrus) Millepora boschmai...
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    Patricia Gadelha Pillar (born 11 January 1964) is a Brazilian actress, producer, film director, screenwriter, and television presenter. Pillar was born in...
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    Kahnihmweiso. These surveys reported finding several tall stone pillars covered in coral growth and as tall as 6 metres (20 ft) tall, 0.9–1.2 metres (3...
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    the Our Lady of the Pillar of Zaragoza in 1830 with the initial church building made in wood. A convent made in stone and coral was built according to...
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