Spur and groove coral reef

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-026475",
  "term": "Spur and groove coral reef",
  "field": "Environment",
  "term_source": "Spur and Groove Coral Reef",
  "definition": "Habitat having alternating sand and coral formations that are oriented perpendicular to the shore or bank/shelf escarpment. The coral formations (spurs) of this feature typically have a high vertical relief (compared to pavement with sand channels), and they are separated from each other by 1 - 5 meters of sand or bare hardbottom (grooves) - although the height and width of these elements may vary considerably. This geoform type typically occurs in the forereef or bank/shelf escarpment zone.",
  "subject": "Natural environments",
  "references": [
    "Federal Geographic Data Committee Coastal and Marine Ecological Classification Standard, June 2012 FGDC-STD-018-2012"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/spur-and-groove-coral-reef/"
}