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Coral provides algae, specifically zooxanthellae, with a protected environment and essential nutrients. In return, the algae perform photosynthesis, converting sunlight into energy, which they share with the coral as sugars and other organic compounds. This symbiotic relationship is crucial for the growth and health of coral reefs, as it supports energy production and enhances the coral's ability to build calcium carbonate structures.
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What gives coral its coral?
Coral rely on a type of algae called zooxanthellae which give corals colour and nutrients.
Some types of algae live inside coral. The algae provide the coral with nutrients. The coral provides the algae with shelter. Which of the following relationships exist between the algae and coral?
The relationship between the algae and coral is a mutualistic symbiosis. In this relationship, both organisms benefit: the algae provide essential nutrients to the coral through photosynthesis, while the coral offers the algae protection and a stable environment to thrive. This interdependent partnership is crucial for the health of coral reefs.
How does algae help coral?
The algae helps the coral by producing oxygen and other nutrients that are required by the coral. The coral produces carbon dioxide for the algae as well as other substances the algae requires.
What type of algae forms coral reef?
Microscopic Algae live in coral reefs
Is it bad when coral loses the algae?
Yes, because algae provide coral reef with nutrients
A beneficial association between coral and algae is an example of what?
Oh, isn't that just lovely? When coral and algae work together in harmony, it's called a mutualistic relationship. They both give and receive, creating a beautiful and thriving ecosystem in the ocean. Just like how we can all support and uplift each other to create something truly special.
Is algae part of the coral reef ecosystem?
Algae plays a vital role in the coral reef ecosystem. Firstly, algae feeds the zooplankton that forms part of the base of the foodchain of the coral reefs. Secondly, algae live inside the actual coral, and are responsible for providing the coral with a huge amount of energy.
How does algae benefit from living insdie coral polyps?
When a coral polyp is formed it takes in the algae and the algae carries onto photosynthesis inside the coral. The algae later helps the coral change calcium salts in seawater into a hard calcium carbonate structure that makes up a coral reef. Without the algae helping to create calcium carbonate, a coral reef wouldn't have it's nice structure.
What algae forms coral reefs?
algae's which r not bleached
What is the relationship between the coral polyps and the algae that live in them?
Coral and algae (specifically the algae called zooxanthellae) have an intimate symbiotic relationship. The algae live inside the coral, and provide it with sugars and other photosynthesis byproducts. The coral provides the algae with nutrients for photosynthesis and a safe place to live and reproduce.
The kind of algae that help to build a coral reef are?
red algae
What is the food of coral polyps?
Algae
