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Yes. Its grows More coral reef.
yes and no, it "grows" because there are millions of life forms living in them, some have shells which they shed when the shell is to small, which then attaches to the reef as coral. The great barrier reef is the largest "living organism" and the only "living organism" visible from space.
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Skeletons of living coral grow together to form a structure called a?
called hermatypic coral.
What is the worlds smallest coral reef?
Ther is no smallest coral reef as coral is growing every day it's only then when a patch of coral grow together that it is a coral reef, but once a reef becomes bigger and then others notice it then is not stated on any map
How much does a coral reef grow in a year?
They grow as much as 4.5 cm year. But colonies of coral grow as much as 10 cm a year
How do stony coral build coral reefs?
When coral animals die their skeletons remain. More corals build on top of them, gradually forming a coral reef
What does a coral reef do?
A coral reef is a plant in the ocean that can produce food for animals.It also can be a home.Even clownfish live in coral reefs.Ever seen the move "Finding Nemo"?Well Nemo and his dad live in a coral reef!
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.
What plants grow in the Great Barrier Reef?
Sea grass, enamonei,and coral
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 are the difference of corals and coral reefs?
A coral reef is a colony of corals. A coral reef can be formed on rock rubble, but old established coral reefs are actually structured out of dead coral. This is one of the reasons it takes so long for a reef to form. Some corals may life for tens or even hundreds of years before they die and allow another coral to grow on top of their skeleton. There are many types of coral reefs, but the real difference is that coral is what makes up a coral reef.
What is coral reef?
A coral reef is an underwater ecosystem characterized by reef-building corals
