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Why is coral growth limited to shallow water?
Photosynthesis requires light, and the dependence of corals on zooxanthallae limits corals to shallow depths. Most reef building corals occur in less ...
Is a coral polyp an animal?
Corals are animals And unlike plants, corals do not make their own food. Corals are in fact animals. The branch or mound that we often call “a coral” ...
What does a cay look like?
cay, also spelled key, small, low island, usually sandy, situated on a coral reef platform. Such islands are commonly referred to as keys in Florida a...
How many animals live in coral?
Healthy coral reefs provide: Habitat, feeding, spawning, and nursery grounds for over 1 million aquatic species, including commercially harvested fish...
A is the underwater buildup of limestone skeletons from certain small animals?
Powered by. A reef is a ridge of material at or near the surface of the ocean. Reefs can occur naturally. Natural reefs are made of rocks or the skele...
What animals live in corrals?
Coral reefs are home to millions of species. Hidden beneath the ocean waters, coral reefs teem with life. Fish, corals, lobsters, clams, seahorses, sp...
Where do reefs occur?
Coral reefs flourish in ocean waters that provide few nutrients. They are most commonly found at shallow depths in tropical waters, but deep water and...
What are three different types of reef?
The three main types of coral reefs are fringing, barrier, and atoll. What are the 3 main zones of a coral reef?What are the main types of coral?What ...
What is bioherm?
What is Bioherm in geology?What is bioherms made of?How are bioherms formed?How were stromatolites formed?What is a coral island called?How do stroma...