coralline

cor·al·line | \ ˈkȯr-ə-ˌlīn

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, ˈkär- \

Definition of coralline

(Entry 1 of 2)

1 : a coralline red alga

2 : a bryozoan or hydroid that resembles a coral

coralline

Definition of coralline (Entry 2 of 2)

1 : of, relating to, or resembling coral

2 : of, relating to, or being any of a family (Corallinaceae) of calcareous red algae

Examples of coralline in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web: Noun 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. 2017

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“Coralline.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/coralline. Accessed 3 Jun. 2020.

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