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How does Nutrients help non-living elements in coral reef survive?
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∙ 11y ago
It helps because it provides health for Coral Reef Non-Living Elements.
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Is coral nonliving?
No, It is living
What are the basics living and nonliving elements in a ecosystem?
nonliving- rocks, water, soil... ect. Living- humans, animals, insects, plants... ect. For a specific ecosystem such as aquatic- Nonliving- sand, soil, rocks, water Living- coral, fish, plankton... ect.
Does coral need nutrients?
indeed.
What gives coral its coral?
Coral rely on a type of algae called zooxanthellae which give corals colour and nutrients.
How is coral mining done?
Coral mining is where you go deep down into the coral to find special nutrients which are very valuble. Miners rip apart the coral to get deep into the undergrowth and search for nutrients. As they go into the coral, whilst ripping it apart, it is killing the quantity of the coral. Therefore this is a major threat.
What kingdom lives on land and absorbs its food from living and nonliving things?
The "Coral Kingdom" lives on land and absorbs its food from other living or nonliving things.
Why can parrot fish only survive on coral reefs?
because they eat coral and crustations to survive. You cant find that it the middle of the sea.
What might happen to coral if a lot of nutrients were introduced into the water?
many coral reefs might die and might be extinct by putting too much nutrients
Is it bad when coral loses the algae?
Yes, because algae provide coral reef with nutrients
What kingdom lives on land and absorbs its food from other living or nonliving things?
The "Coral Kingdom" lives on land and absorbs its food from other living or nonliving things.
Are starfish coral?
No, starfish can move. Coral cannot move. Starfish have a mouth with which to eat. Coral bring in nutrients through tendrils.
Which water ecosystem has the fewest nutrients?
coral reef
