Coral reefs teem with colorful life.

Meaning: Coral reefs are full of different kinds of sea creatures that have many colors.

Choice of Words: Coral: a hard substance formed by the skeletons of tiny sea animals; Reefs: a ridge of rock or coral in the sea; Teem: to be full of something; Colorful: having many different colors; Life: the condition of being alive.

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Coral reefs are full of colorful life.

Meaning: This means that coral reefs have a lot of different kinds of living things that are many different colors. It's like saying, There are many different kinds of plants and animals that live on coral reefs, and they come in all sorts of colors.

Choice of Words: Coral reefs are underwater structures made of calcium carbonate secreted by tiny animals called coral polyps. Full means there is a lot of something inside something else. Colorful means having many different colors. Life refers to all living things, including plants and animals.

Coral reefs are swarming with vibrant creatures.

Meaning: This means that coral reefs have a lot of animals that are full of life and energy and that they move around in large groups. It's like saying, There are many different kinds of animals that live on coral reefs, and they are all very active and full of life.

Choice of Words: Swarming means moving around in a large group. Vibrant means full of life and energy. Creatures refers to animals.

Coral reefs are teeming with colorful creatures.

Meaning: This means that coral reefs have a lot of animals that are many different colors. It's like saying, There are many different kinds of animals that live on coral reefs, and they come in all sorts of colors.

Choice of Words: Teeming means having a lot of something. Colorful means having many different colors. Creatures refers to animals.

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