Coralline refers to something related to coral or having a structure similar to that of coral. It can also refer to anything found in, on or near coral reefs such as marine organisms like algae and animals that live among corals.
A coral reef is a type of biotic reef that develops in tropical waters by the growth of coralline algae, hermatypic corals, and other marine organisms. (sciencedaily.com)
Having completed her PhD at the University of Exeter, Dr Kennedy's latest research involves assessing the responses of coralline algae to ocean acidification and warming. (sciencedaily.com)
«The ratio of magnesium to calcium in coralline algae has been used as temperature recorder. (oceanacidification.de)