elkhorn
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- noun
- /ˈɛlkhɔrn/
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coral cuerno de alce
- In the aquarium, the elkhorn coral stood out with its unique branched structure resembling antlers.
- elkhorn coral
Examples
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Conservation efforts are underway to save the endangered elkhorn coral from extinction due to climate change.
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They can even adopt their own staghorn or elkhorn coral and monitor its growth; this is a long-term project for all of us.
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"We're very fortunate to be working with CRF and to be able to combine our efforts to preserve the current genetic diversity of our staghorn and elkhorn corals.
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They had been so feckless, the sea so glassy, and the wind so low that the big boat had simply settled on the float, with its keel fast among the submerged elkhorn, and they had imagined themselves secured.
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The project centered on the restoration of the shallow reefs by establishing a nursery and restoration program designed to cultivate staghorn and elkhorn corals, and for this purpose, the Coral Restoration Foundation Bonaire was established.
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The divers marveled at the intricate shapes of the elkhorn coral as they explored the vibrant reef.
Synonyms
A large fern with fronds like deer antlers that grows on trees and is kept as a decorative plant
Compounds
- Australian
A large fern with fronds like deer antlers that grows on trees and is kept as a decorative plant
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Elkhorn comes from the simple parts elk and horn, meaning 'horn of an elk'. The coral or plant is called that because its wide, branching shape looks like an elk's antlers, so the name helps you picture its shape.