Section of Coral-Reef
AA, Outer edges of the fringing-reef, at the level of the sea. BB, the shores of the fringed island. A'A', Outer edges of the reef, after its upward growth during a period of subsidence, now converted into a barrier, with islets on it. B'B', the shores of the now encircled island. CC, Lagoon-channel
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| Category | Coasts
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| Caption | Section of Coral-Reef
AA, Outer edges of the fringing-reef, at the level of the sea. BB, the shores of the fringed island. A'A', Outer edges of the reef, after its upward growth during a period of subsidence, now converted into a barrier, with islets on it. B'B', the shores of the now encircled island. CC, Lagoon-channel
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| Artist/Photographer | Pritchett, Robert Taylor |
| Image Date | 1890.00 |
| Subject | Coral reefs and islands
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| Image Source Author | Darwin, Charles |
| Image Source Title | Journal of Researches Into the Natural History and Geology of the Countries Visited During the Voyage Round the World of H. M. S. 'Beagle' Under the Command of Captain Fitz Roy |
| Pub. Info. | New York City, NY : D. Appleton and Company, 1890 |
| Page No./Plate No. | p. 502 |
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| Type | Image |
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