Het koraalrif
Example: Het koraalrif is belangrijk voor veel zeeleven.
Definition
"Het koraalrif" refers to a coral reef, a diverse underwater ecosystem formed by colonies of tiny marine animals called corals. These structures provide essential habitats for many marine species and protect coastlines from erosion and storms.
Etymology
The term "het koraalrif" comes from Dutch, where "koraal" means coral and "rif" means reef. Corals themselves derive from the Greek word 'korallion,' reflecting the long human fascination with these vibrant marine formations. Did you know that coral reefs are sometimes called the 'rainforests of the sea' due to their incredible biodiversity?
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"Het koraalrif" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Environment - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 100 commonly used words.
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the coral reef