Another animation of a computed tomography scan of a coral core
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Animation of a computed tomography scan of a coral core. Computerized tomography (CT), commonly used in the medical world to acquire x-ray scans for diagnostic purposes, is now considered to be a valuable tool when determining yearly growth rates and the density of corals which can in turn be used to determine the calcification, or constructive process responsible for reef growth.
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