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Corals

Corals

A thin section of black coral shows annual bands that depend on temperature.

B. Williams, NOAA

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Corals: Storehouse for Temperature Data Last Updated on 2012-05-07 at 18:16 Corals are marine animals that form external skeletons (exoskeletons) of calcium carbonate (CaCO3). Colonies of corals produce reefs in clear, shallow waters. These animals... More »
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