Bioerosion

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    The erosion of undersea rock or coral reefs by mollusks and other organisms. uncountable
  2. 2
    By extension, the erosion of landforms by biological action, terrestrial or marine. uncountable

Etymology

From bio- + erosion.

Related phrases

coral reef

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