El arrecif de corall
Example: El arrecif de corall protege moltes espècies marines diferents.
Definition
"El arrecif de corall" refers to a natural underwater structure composed of calcium carbonate secreted by coral polyps. These reefs provide essential habitats and protection for numerous marine species, supporting biodiversity and coastal ecosystems.
Etymology
The phrase "el arrecif de corall" comes from Catalan, where "arrecif" means reef, derived from the Arabic word 'ar-rāṣif' meaning 'the pavement' or 'the reef'. "Corall" means coral, originating from the Latin 'corallium', which itself traces back to Greek 'korallion'. Did you know that coral reefs have been called the 'rainforests of the sea' because of their rich diversity?
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"El arrecif de corall" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - Environment - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 100 commonly used words.
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