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atoll
(English) Consisting of a ring-like perimeter reef area, often with reef islets; encloses a lagoon area. (See also: lagoon area, perimeter reef area)
atoll
(French) Se compose d’une région du périmètre récifal en forme de cercle, souvent avec des îlots récifals; entourant une région de la lagune. (See also: lagoon area, perimeter reef area)
atol
(Portuguese) Região do perímetro recifal em forma de círculo, frequentemente com ilhotas recifais. (See also: lagoon area, perimeter reef area)

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