reef slope
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fore reef slope — a sand covered, gradual or sharply descending slope; the next to deepest part of the fore reef … Dictionary of ichthyology
reef front — the outside or seaward edge of a coral reef where diversity of habitat for fishes is greatest. Also called reef slope … Dictionary of ichthyology
outer slope — reef slope (the reef seaward of a reef crest). It is sometimes used to represent the lower reef slope … Dictionary of ichthyology
off-reef — reef slope (the reef seaward of a reef crest) … Dictionary of ichthyology
reef crest — the sharp break in slope at the seaward margin or edge of a reef flat … Dictionary of ichthyology
reef base — the area below the consolidated slope extending up to 1 km but no deeper than 50 m. Also called talus slope … Dictionary of ichthyology
Fringing reef — A Fringing reef is a kind of coral reef, that is located in the tropics generally immediately near the shoreline. This type of coral reef is the most common type of reef that is found. This type of reef grows the best on some kind of hard surface … Wikipedia
Coral reef — Marine habitats Biodiversity of a coral reef Lit … Wikipedia
fore reef — the portion of a reef seaward of the reef crest. Also called reef slope … Dictionary of ichthyology
Geology of the Capitol Reef area — [ Waterpocket Fold is the major geographic feature in the area of the park. This view is from above Capitol Reef Scenic Drive looking back at the west face of the broken and eroded fold.] The exposed geology of the Capitol Reef area presents a… … Wikipedia
