coralline
noun
, ˈkär-\
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coralline
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The researchers who conducted this study suggest that their new results might show a larger impact because of the presence of crustose coralline algae in the ecosystem, which can alter the balance of carbonate ions. — Diana Gitig, Ars Technica, "Part of the Great Barrier Reef exposed to more CO₂; results are grim," 16 Mar. 2018 Adey’s initial work with corallines was establishing worldwide diversity. — Wendy Mitman Clarke, Smithsonian, "In Its Layers, This Stunning Pink Coralline Algae Holds Secrets of Climates Past," 8 Mar. 2017 Adey’s initial work with corallines was establishing worldwide diversity. — Wendy Mitman Clarke, Smithsonian, "In Its Layers, This Stunning Pink Coralline Algae Holds Secrets of Climates Past," 8 Mar. 2017These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'coralline.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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