bioerosion

Noun

Meaning

The erosion of undersea rock or coral reefs by mollusks and other organisms.

By extension, the erosion of landforms by biological action, terrestrial or marine.

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Related terms

bioeroder bioerode

Examples

Glynn, Peter W. "Bioerosion and coral-reef growth: a dynamic balance." Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

bioerode bioeroder bioerodible bioerosional bioerosive bioerror