Coralline Rock is a type of rock formed by the death of layers of Coralline algae. It is visually quite bright like the algae, and is often desired as aquarium decoration. Since it is formed from the dead algae, it contains some nutrients and calcium carbonate, which has allowed it to be used in some building structures. [[{{{diversity_link}}}|Diversity]] {{{diversity}}} Binomial name {{{binomial}}} Trinomial name {{{trinomial}}} Type Species {{{type_species}}} Genera 39 genera [[Image:{{{range_map}}}|{{{range_map_width}}}|]] Synonyms {{{synonyms}}} Coralline algae are algae in the family Corallinaceae whose fronds are covered with calcareous deposits. ... A seaweed (Laurencia) up close: the branches are multicellular and only about 1 mm thick. ... A 335,000 U.S. gallon (1. ... Calcium carbonate is a chemical compound, with chemical formula CaCO3. ...

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