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English calcareous Modifier of sediment shorelines and reef slope substrate; light-colored (white, tan) sand, composed of coral, shell, Foraminifera, Halimeda algae and/or echinoderm fragments. A material containing calcium, usually as CaCO3. sediment shoreline
reef
sand
French calcaire Modificateur de rivages du sédiment et substrat de la pente récifale; sable clair (blanc, bronze), composé de corail, coquilles, foraminifères, d'algue du genre Halimeda et/ou des fragments des échinodermes. Un matière contenant du calcium, habituellement en forme de CaCO3. littoral sédimentaire
récif
sable
Spanish calcáreo Modificador de los sedimentos costeros y del substrato del talud recifal; arena ligeramente coloreada (blanco, bronce), compuesta de coral, conchas, foraminíferos, algas Halimeda y/o fragmentos de equinodermos. Material que contiene calcio, normalmente en forma de CaCO3.
Portuguese calcáreo Modificador das linhas de costa sedimentares e do substrato da vertente recifal. costa sedimentar
recife
areia
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