Some species use the rocks crevices and overhangs. Some will retreat into a stony structure they build themselves. Some use fish, other crustaceans and sand.
In corals
Rocks and corals.
Corals are very important because they provide food and shelter for fish
They make protection from sharks ,for shelter, and food
Ahermatypic corals are non-reef-building corals that do not contribute to the formation of coral reefs. Unlike hermatypic corals, they typically lack symbiotic zooxanthellae algae, which means they do not rely on photosynthesis for energy. Ahermatypic corals can be found in various marine environments, often in deeper or colder waters, and include species such as black corals and soft corals. They play important ecological roles, providing habitat and shelter for various marine organisms.
Bottom-dwelling fish, sponges, and corals all inhabit the ocean floor and play crucial roles in marine ecosystems. They contribute to habitat complexity, providing shelter and food for various marine organisms. Additionally, they are all part of intricate food webs, with bottom-dwelling fish often feeding on sponges and corals, while sponges and corals can filter nutrients and support overall biodiversity in their environments.
soft corals live deeper water than hard corals because soft corals do not create a hard outer skeleton as the hard corals do.
Coral reefs are a group of cnidarians that provide food and shelter for many marine animals. They create complex ecosystems that support a diverse range of species through their calcium carbonate structures.
Corals are not decomposers. They are consumers.
Corals are plants.
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.
Coral reefs provide habitat, food, and shelter for a wide variety of marine species. Corals play a key role in the ecosystem by creating complex structures that support biodiversity. They also contribute to carbon and nutrient cycling in reef ecosystems.