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Differences between hermatypic and ahermatypic corals?
Hermatypic corals contain zooxanthellae (a symbiotic algae), whereas ahermatypic corals do not. It is like saying that hermatypic corals are photosynthetic, where ahermatypic corals are non photosynthetic.
Why soft corals live in deeper water than hard corals?
soft corals live deeper water than hard corals because soft corals do not create a hard outer skeleton as the hard corals do.
Are corals plants or fish?
Corals are plants.
Are corals decomposers?
Corals are not decomposers. They are consumers.
What types of coral are there?
(In the world) There are over 500,000 species in the 600,000 square miles of coral reefs. Millions of species of fish, eels, sponges, grasses, algae, mollusks, crabs, worms, and other marine animals use reefs as homes or as nurseries for their young. Tons of coral make up the coral reefs. After the coral dies, it leaves its skeletons, made of calcium carbonate, behind. There are three different kinds of reefs: fringing reefs, barrier reefs, and atolls. The reefs that are near shore and are separated from land by low water are called fringing reefs. Reefs that are at least 10 kilometers away from land are called barrier reefs. A circular coral island that is far away from land is called an atoll. Atolls form when coral develops on a volcanic island that has sunk below the water. For any of these reefs to form takes hundreds of years. It may take up to 100 years for an inch of coral reef to grow. hope this has helped you.
Can sea corals be eaten by humans?
No, corals are not edible.
Do corals have exoskeleton?
Yes, corals are composed of an exoskeleton
What is the effect of dynamite fishing and muro ami on the productivity of corals?
dynamite fishing and muro ami can destroy corals so if there are less corals, less corals will be produced.
Does corals eat zooxanthellae?
No corals doesn't eat zooxanthellae they only eat zooplankton. Zooxanthallae helps corals to live and keeps corals colourful.They live on the coral polyps.
How does algae benefit the corals?
Many corals, specifically hermatypic corals, contain symbiotic algae that provide the coral with sugar from photosynthesis. Algae also feed zooplankton, which corals feed on. Basically, algae provide corals with food, indirectly.
What has the author John West Wells written?
John West Wells has written: 'Eocene corals from Eua, Tonga' -- subject(s): Fossil Corals, Fossil Fishes, Fossil Otoliths, Paleontology 'Some fossil corals from the West Indies' -- subject(s): Fossil Corals, Paleontology 'Fossil corals from Eniwetok Atoll' -- subject(s): Fossil Corals, Paleontology 'Recent corals of the Marshall Islands' -- subject(s): Corals
What is the time when corals give birth?
Corals do not give birth.
