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Yes it is I had to look it up for a science project.
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∙ 12y ago
Yes, coral is an invertebrate. It is a marine animal that belongs to the phylum Cnidaria and typically forms colonies known as coral reefs.
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∙ 13y agoYes and No. A coral reef is a habitat made of the exoskeletons of coral. But the coral themselves are invertebrates.
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Is a honey bee a vertebrate or an invertebrate?
A honey bee is an invertebrate because it does not have a backbone or spinal column.
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.
What is the scientific name of a coral fungi?
The scientific name of a coral fungi is Clavariaceae.
Is a bobcat an invertebrate?
No, a bobcat is not an invertebrate. Bobcats belong to the class Mammalia, which means they are vertebrates. Invertebrates are animals without a backbone, while vertebrates have a backbone or spinal column.
Does the skeleton of a Coral remain?
No, the skeleton of coral polyps remains after the coral organism dies. Coral colonies are made up of thousands of tiny coral polyps that secrete calcium carbonate to build a protective skeleton structure. When the polyps die, their hard skeletons remain and new polyps build on top of the old structures, creating large coral reefs over time.
What is coral polyps geographically?
coral polyps are soft bodied invertebrate that make up coral
Is coral a vegetable or a animal?
It is a invertebrate.
What is the complex invertebrate flatworm sponge coral or crab?
I had asked the same thing before but then I figured it out. Out of a flatworm, sponge, coral, or crab, the complex invertebrate is a crab.
Is a coral a vertebrate or invertebrate?
Coral is an invertebrate, because it doesn't have a spine. Vertebrates do have spines. Invertebrates would be animals such as snails, worms, and sponges. Vertebrates would be animals such as monkeys, elephants, and anything else you can think of that has a spine.
How many coral colonies reproduce?
Coral is a marine invertebrate that lives in colonies in the ocean. Coral is both sexual and asexual and many coral colonies reproduce through budding.
Is a corral a fish?
No, a corral is a small fenced area to keep horses or cattle in. If you meant "coral" instead, no, a coral is an invertebrate that builds reefs.
How strong is a piece of Coral?
Coral is a marine invertebrate that is created by polyps in the tropical waters of the ocean. Coral is covered in a hard exoskeleton and when dried can be quite strong. It is however very brittle when it is in the ocean and can be broken easily.
Some of earths most spectacular landforms have been and are being created by an invertebrate animal What is the animal and what landform does it create?
The most spectacular landforms created by invertebrates are coral reefs. The main invertebrate responsible for these massive creations is the coral, which belongs to the phylum Cnidaria (jellyfish are also categorized here). Given enough time, these coral reefs can even create islands.
What was the first invertebrate?
Trilobites. They are an extinct form of marine life. They lived on the sandy ocean floors and in coral reefs.
Is a coral snake invertebrate if yes explain?
No - ALL snakes are vertebrates ! They have a complete skeleton - including skull, ribs and spine.
What are two vertebrate and invertebrate animals in the coral reef biome?
any two fishes are vertebrates two invertebrates would be the Coral itself and a sea cucumber or some form of eel
Do coral reefs have back bones?
a coral reef is not one big animal, it is a bunch of small coral polyps growing on top of each other. the outer layer are the live polyps (coral is an animal) and they are on top of the dead coral skeletons. a coral polyp does not have a backbone because it is an invertebrate of cnidaria phylum. it has a skeleton made of calcium carbonate, or carbon and calcium. neither one coral polyp has a backbone and a coral reef does not have a backbone either.
