02292cam a22003013u 4500 2937 UtSlPG 20260610133105.0 m cr n 260607r2001||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 QH Huxley, Thomas Henry, 1825-1895 Coral and Coral Reefs Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2001 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2001-11-01 Produced by Amy E. Zelmer, and David Widger "Coral and Coral Reefs" by Thomas Henry Huxley is a scientific publication from the late 19th century that explores the structure and origin of corals and coral reefs. This book delves into the biological and geological processes that contribute to the formation of these marine structures, emphasizing the relationship between coral polyps and the materials that make up their skeletons. Huxley's work is significant in the study of marine biology and ecology, providing insight into coral systems and their importance to oceanic environments. The book begins by distinguishing between different types of coral, specifically red and white coral, and explains the biological structure of sea anemones, which are closely related to corals. Huxley details the various reproductive methods of coral polyps, including fission and budding, and describes how these processes lead to the formation of large coral structures. The text further examines the different types of coral reefs, such as fringing reefs, barrier reefs, and atolls, linking their development to geological processes like subsidence and sea level changes. Huxley's observations, supported by examples like the coral formations around the island of Mauritius, lead to significant conclusions about the long-term evolution of coral reefs and their implications for understanding the history of the Earth. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Coral reefs and islands https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/2937 45011 45011