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An important reference on reef corals, this book reveals a fascinating world, from the microscopic detail of individual coral polyps, to the grandeur of the vast reefs they have built - the largest structures ever made by living creatures. Nearly 1,000 species are identified, with information on distribution and abundance, structure and biology. The work concludes with discussion of biogeography and the geological history of corals.