Coral Pinnacle (Geoform Type)

Component: Geoform

Unique Identifier: 203

Geoform Origin	Biogenic
Geoform	Shallow/Mesophotic Coral Reef
Geoform Type	Coral Pinnacle

Description

Definition

A hard, columnar structure formed primarily by the growth of hard corals and other encrusting organisms. These can occur as isolated vertical structures or in association with other pinnacles.