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How do coral reefs form?
When coral polyps die, their exoskeletons are left for new polyps to build upon. Over long periods of time this process creates reefs.
Why did they create the Great Barrier Reef?
It was created by coral polyps
What is a polyps habitat?
Polyps live in many underwater habitats. There are both fresh and salt water species. The most well known polyps are the individual animals that create coral reefs, which are generally found in shallow, tropical seas.
Do dolphins have exoskeletons?
no, they are mammals no mammals have exoskeletons
What are a spider's characteristics?
Spiders have chitinous exoskeletons, eight legs, multiple compound eyes, many of them create webs, and they are predatory.
Are sponges arthropods?
Actually, a sea anemone is none of these. Sponges are sessile creatures, arthropods have exoskeletons, and fish swim. Sea anemones are a type of cnidarian. They often reproduce by releasing polyps. They are related to corals and jellyfish.
What are Juvenile polyps?
They are polyps in children
What are liver polyps?
small polyps
What are soft polyps?
what are soft polyps.
Do earthworms have exoskeletons?
No, the don't. For example, crabs have exoskeletons.
Does coral have Exoskeletons?
Yes, coral does have exoskeletons made of calcium carbonate. These exoskeletons provide structure and support for the coral polyps, which are tiny organisms that secrete the calcium carbonate to build the coral reefs. Over time, these exoskeletons accumulate and form the large coral reef structures we see in the ocean.
Do flys have exoskeletons?
Yes, all insects have exoskeletons.
