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an isolated coral growth forming a small platform in a lagoon, barrier reef, or atoll.
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Universalium. 2010.
patch reef
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patch reef — n. a relatively small, isolated coral reef … English World dictionary
patch reef — noun : a small flat table reef patch reefs … are by far the most numerous of the reefs around Australia Journal of Geology * * * an isolated coral growth forming a small platform in a lagoon, barrier reef, or atoll. * * * n. a small, isolated… … Useful english dictionary
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Coffins Patch (reef) — Coffins Patch is a shallow coral reef (patch reef) located within the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary. It lies to the southeast of Bamboo Key. This reef lies within a Sanctuary Preservation Area (SPA). Approximate coordinates: 24°41′07″N… … Wikipedia
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platform reef — noun : a flat tabula reef more extensive than a patch reef platform reefs are common off the coast of Australia … Useful english dictionary
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