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Are coral reefs highly productive?
yes. although coral reefs happens in the tropics where there are low productivity due to less nutrients (the thermocline happens deep due to high temperatures -> the stratification causes the nutrients to be in the lower part of the stratification. unless there is stratification mixing and upwelling, the nutrients will not come up to the surface , fyi ), the organisms living in the coral reefs ( please search how the coral reefs form to fully understand ) are so efficient in using there energy which makes the coral reef the most productive place in the world. Briefly, the algae (zooxantallae) living in the cups of the hard cover corals (mutualism) photosynthesize and give oxygen and nutrients to the coral needed for survival and creating thick shells. the waste product of corals do not go to waste and serve as a nutrient for other species (which is why coral reef's productivity highly depend on the coral itself and this is why coral bleaching is a serious indication of the ecosystem going bad) and the nutrients never go to waste. every energy is saved and feeds other organisms. this efficiency makes the coral reef the most productive place on earth.
What are some unique features for a coral?
Some unique features for a piece of coral is it being dry, lifeless and unstable.
The most productive habitats are?
Both Rainforests and coral reefs. In the most productive habitats, rainforests and coral reefs, there are as many as tens of thousands of species of plants and animals for every 1 square kilometer.
Coral reefs are very productive and rich in species?
statement is true -ash (:
What does coral reefs are unique means?
Shdranee ?
What animals and plants are unique in belize's barrier reef?
Reidi Seahorses, Coral beauty angelfish, Fire Coral and many more types of coral, algea and more
How coral snakes protects itself?
With venom ! They are a highly-venomous snake !
How does an Asian coral snake protect itself from danger?
Coral snakes possess highly-toxic venom - and will not hesitate to use it if they are threatened.
Can the blue whale be found in coral reefs?
No, whales don't live on coral reefs. They live in more productive areas, and open water.
What are the unique qualities of the environment at great barrier reef?
Who Knows But i think it is teh fish and coral
What unique challenges might a scientist face when trying to understand coral reefs?
Do you science homework!
Are kingsnakes venemous?
No king snakes are not but some are confused with the highly venomous and secretive coral snake.
