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  1. Fields of Study
  2. geology
  3. geomorphology
  4. landforms
  5. atolls

Preferred term

atolls

Type

  • Topic

Definition

  • Information Coral reef islands that form a circular, oval or crescent shape surrounding a central lagoon and are commonly found in the tropical waters of the Pacific and Indian Oceans.

    Source: NAL Thesaurus Staff

    Type: Concept definition

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https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/127537

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