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pieces of coral vs pieces of corals

The correct phrase is 'pieces of coral.' 'Coral' is an uncountable noun, so it doesn't have a plural form. Therefore, 'pieces of coral' is the appropriate way to refer to multiple parts of coral.

Last updated: March 20, 2024 • 852 views

pieces of coral

This phrase is correct. 'Coral' is an uncountable noun, so it doesn't have a plural form.

Use 'pieces of coral' when referring to multiple parts of coral. 'Coral' is treated as a mass noun, so it remains the same in both singular and plural forms.

Examples:

  • She collected beautiful pieces of coral from the beach.
  • The exhibit displayed various pieces of coral from different oceans.
  • Using broken and smaller pieces of coral to create a summery, coastal look. July 3, 2013 Leave a Comment. Last Saturday, Handsome Hubby and I had lots of ...
  • Like precious gems, no two pieces of coral are exactly alike. All sustainably sourced coral is rare, and vintage and antique pieces are sometimes even more  ...
  • The average days collection was approximately 200 pieces of coral, with two- thirds of these being soft corals and one-third stony corals. Coral collecting ...
  • Then, collect 22 pieces of coral and feed them to the treasure chest to get by it. You have to collect all 22 pieces of coral in one trip through the cave. If you exit ...

Alternatives:

  • coral pieces
  • coral fragments
  • coral specimens
  • coral segments
  • coral parts

pieces of corals

This phrase is incorrect. 'Coral' is an uncountable noun and does not have a plural form.

  • The broken pieces of corals usually survive and continue to grow and produce a new colony. This process is referred to as “fragmentation”. What Do Corals Eat?
  • A sponge on the pump intake will protect fresh-cut pieces of corals from impeller damage. For mushrooms, snip the head off the donor coral, remove the head ...
  • Coral sand is composed of calcareous (few organisms have siliceous tests) bits and pieces of corals, foraminifera, molluscs, sea urchins, algae, sponges, etc.
  • Small pieces of corals are cut off from a 'mother' colony and planted on a base ( called cookie or mount). The base can be made of various products, including ...

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