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Q: Why are red algae essential to coral reefs?
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What color algae help to form coral reefs?

red


What color algae are important in the formation of coral reefs?

Red/pinkish.


Does a red snapper live in a coral reef?

yes. most snappers do live in coral reefs. Does anyone know why snappers live in coral reefs?


The kind of algae that help to build a coral reef are?

red algae


Can you put coral in a fresh water fish tank?

While some saltwater fish, most notably damselfish, can be slowly converted to fresh water, coral are more sensitive, and no known species can live in even brackish water. Check out Pine lake Alberta southeast of Red Deer. It has freshwater "coral", but they are actually stramatolites. It looks like Brain Coral. This is a popular SCUBA diving spot in the region. There are also species of freshwater jellyfish, which is close to coral on the family tree. Freshwater jellyfish usually live in the coastal areas, in rivers and lakes.


Why does my Coral have maroon and red color growing on it?

algae growth.


What is the best feature of the red sea?

The Red Sea has coral reefs and interesting fish and ocean animals.


What physical feature created the red sea?

it has coral reefs and interresting fish and animal:)


Where does the red emperor live?

in rocky places with coral, gravel reefs and fast flowing water


Why should you care about coral reefs?

you need to care for coral reefs because all kinds of animals live in the reefs and if the touch them you will get shocked. It takes along time to grow them back. If you go and see the coral reef it is so color full, green, red, blue, yellow. there apart of our wild life in the water.


What are some plants that live in an ocean biome?

here are some of mine, maybe they will help you out!!!-seaweed-algae-dark star-sea cactus-ocean lilly-coral reefs-red tide-fungal blooms-Cimarron-Yorma bulbs


What 10 countries have coral reefs?

Most tropical countries- Here are some:AustraliaTanzaniaEgyptJordanIsraelYemenSaudi ArabiaThailandPalauBelizeBahamasMexicoKenyaMaldivesIndonesiaPhilippinesThere are lots more.