bioherm
Meanings
noun
- A mass of rock constructed from the remains of marine organisms such as coral or algae, especially in a mound or dome shape.
Word forms
Etymology
From bio- (“life”) + Ancient Greek ἕρμα (hérma, “sunken rock, reef”).
Derived words
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