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Colonies of coral take on many shapes and sizes. No two look the same. Some resemble plants, some resemble brains, some are spiraling while others are flat like a table top. All of these make up a coral reef. There are many different types of coral reef as well. There is atoll reef, barrier reef, fringing reef, table reef, apron reef, bank reef, patch reef and others. Each of these different types of coral reef grows in a different environment. For more information about the specific shapes associated with the reef types listed above, see the related link.
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Is the great coral reef the same as the Great Barrier Reef?
No. A coral reef is just a reef made out of coral. There are many other kinds of reefs. A coral reef is just one kind. The Great Barrier Reef is a specific coral reef. There are many other coral reefs in the world.
What type of site is the Great Barrier Reef?
The Great Barrier Reef is a coral reef.
Where do needlefish live?
in the coral reef in the coral reef
Does it rain in the coral reef?
It does not rain in a coral reef because the wind near the coral reef is dry and has no moisture
What is coral reef?
A coral reef is an underwater ecosystem characterized by reef-building corals
What is a coral reef?
A coral reef is an underwater ecosystem characterized by reef-building corals
Are dolphins coral reef animals?
No they are not coral reef animals
How is a coral reef built?
A CORAL REEF is built by cnidarians.
Is a coral reef a habitat?
Yes, a coral reef is a habitat.
What is the smallest coral reef in the world?
There is no smallest coral reef
Is reef the same as coral?
A reef is a body of coral, so no. A reef can be made of things other than coral.
How did the coral feef get its name?
its made of coral and its a reef so they called it the coral reef
