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Sediments turn into coral reefs when coral colonies are formed over them, a process that can take thousands of years.
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How does seagrass adapt to coral reef?
Seagrass has adapted to living in habitats behind the coral reefs (back reefs) where they trap sediments from overloading coral reefs. Seagrass provides transferable food and oxygen to the coral reefs.
What causes coral reefs?
The build up of sediments and debris left behind by the bodies of tiny organisms.
What effects does this silt have on coral reefs?
Sediments can: (1) Block sunlight from penetrating through the water, there fore coral polyps cannot photosynthesize. (2) Clog pores of the coral , suffocating them. (3) Exhaust there mucous membrane cleaning mechanism.
Coral buried by sediments over time turn into what?
Limestone
What is a rock made of shells and corals cemented together?
Sedimentary rock is made from ancient coral reefs buried by sediments.
What structures do coral colonies produce?
Coral Reefs
Are dolphins in the coral reefs?
no dolphins are not in coral reefs.
What coral reef is in California?
There are no coral reefs IN California
Where does the name coral reef come from?
The reason they are called Coral Reef is because there are lots of coral in those locations, and they are also called coral reefs or reefs of coral reefs of coral too.
What is deterioration of coral reefs?
Coral reefs are being killed by pollutants.
Are coral reefs can be gas for ships?
are coral reefs can be gas of ships?
What are natural threats to coral reefs?
Pollution is a natural threat to coral reefs.
