Lexic.us

Definition of Staghorn coral

1. Noun. Large branching coral resembling antlers.

Lexicographical Neighbors of Staghorn Coral

Literary usage of Staghorn coral

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Belize by Vivien Lougheed (2005)
"The back of the reef is the landward side and the fore reef is the side facing the ocean. staghorn coral in Belize usually grows behind the reef, ..."

2. Adventure Guide to Aruba, Bonaire and Curacao by Lynne M. Sullivan (2006)
"The shelf is sandy, with gorgonian beds, staghorn coral, and sponges. Expect abundant fish, including peacock flounders, squirrelfish, and lizardfish. ..."

3. Elements of Geology: A Text-book for Colleges and for the General Reader by Joseph Le Conte (1903)
"... the other on the staghorn-coral (madrepore) : 1. On the walls of the fort at the Tortugas, Florida, ..."

4. Elements of Geology: A Text-book for Colleges and for the General Reader by Joseph LeConte (1891)
"... the other on the staghorn-coral (madrepore): 1. On the walls of the fort at the Tortugas, Florida, ..."

5. A Textbook of Geology by Amadeus William Grabau (1920)
"Star-corals are always present, and in many cases predominate, comprising both the branching types such as the staghorn coral (Madrepora, Fig. ..."

6. Adventure Guide Honduras & the Bay Islands by Maria Fiallos (2006)
"... coral Orange elephant ear sponges Pillar coral Pink vase sponge Red and pink rope sponges staghorn coral FISH & OTHER SEA CREATURES Angelfish Barracudas ..."

7. Laboratory Manual of Biology by George William Hunter, Morris Crawford Valentine (1906)
"Small pieces of staghorn coral, clam shell, dried starfish ; some limy sponges and powdered chalk; hydrochloric acid. Lenses. 1. ..."

8. Laboratory Manual of Biology by George William Hunter, Morris Crawford Valentine (1906)
"Label.—Velum, manubrium, mouth, gonads, tentacles. CORAL. Materials. — Small pieces of staghorn coral, clam shell, dried starfish; ..."

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