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coral polyps are soft bodied invertebrate that make up coral
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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.
Is coral a carnivore?
Coral is a carnivore and eats only meat while some people think that coral is a prouducer.
The symbiotic relationship that exists between coral polyps and zooxanthellae is called what?
Commensalism
What organisms have a symbiotic relationship with coral?
Coral polyps and Zooxanthellae. They have a symbiotic relationship with each other. The coral polyps provide a home for the Zooxanthellae (a type of algae) and the Zooxanthellae provide the polyp with food and gives the coral its recognizable color. Without the Zooxanthellae, coral bleeching occurs.
What is the meaning of coral reef formation?
Coral Reefs - are stony structures formed underwater . They are mostly madeup of the framework of dead corals . They come in different sizes , shapes , and colors making them look like a beautiful sea garden .Coral - are large colonies of small animals called POLYPS . These polyps reside within a cup-like calcium carbonate skeleton .
Are coral polyps herbivores?
Yes, Coral Polyps are herbivores.
What is a coral polyps habitat?
Where do polyps live
What is the hard coral polyps phylum name?
The hard coral polyps phylum name is Cnidaria.
Are soft polyps and hard polyps the same?
No. soft coral polyps have eight feathery tenticles whereas hard coral polyps have flat tenticles. :)
Has an outer covering that forms reefs?
coral polyps
Is coral an ocean plant?
Coral polyps are animals, not plants.
What producers that are in the coral reef?
coral polyps and sea plants
What is a coral poly?
A coral polyp is an individual coral cell, and when polyps stick together, they form coral a.k.a. Coral Polyp Colonies. Later, when the polyps die, their skeleton (which is like a hard shell) Strengthens the coral formation.
What are polyps called collectively?
A coral
What is the food of coral polyps?
Algae
Do flatworms form coral reef?
No. The coral reef is formed by polyps.
What senses does a coral polyp have?
coral polyps don't have any senses.
