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Are corals producers?
Yes, corals are producers because they contain photosynthetic algae called zooxanthellae that provide them with energy through photosynthesis. This allows corals to convert sunlight into food, making them part of the primary producers in the marine ecosystem.
Do fish consume corals as part of their diet?
No, fish do not typically consume corals as part of their diet. Fish usually feed on algae, plankton, and smaller organisms found in the water.
Is a Coral a Decomposer?
No, corals are not decomposers. They are marine invertebrates that obtain nutrients through a symbiotic relationship with photosynthetic algae living in their tissues. Corals are considered primary producers in their ecosystems, as they rely on sunlight and plankton for their food.
According to the fossil record which group of organisms has existed for the greatest length of time gastropods corals mammals or vascular plants?
Corals have existed for the greatest length of time according to the fossil record, dating back over 500 million years.
What are 3 examples of colenterates?
Three examples of cnidarians are jellyfish, corals, and sea anemones.
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.
How are corals in danger?
Corals are in danger because people are breaking them and taking them for souvenirs.
Are corals decomposers?
Corals are not decomposers. They are consumers.
Are corals plants or fish?
Corals are plants.
Why are corals valuable?
Corals are very important because they provide food and shelter for fish
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.
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.
Are corals organic substances?
no because they are solids
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.
