Coral soaks up the UV rays to protect the reef citizens.
UV has a habit of zapping DNA and triggering thymine dimers, pretty much irreversible snags in the flowing template of life. Apparently that calcium carbonate isn't just for swanky-looking underwater condominiums, it can protect in any form right down to ground up slurry.
Tuesday, December 01, 2009
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