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While life and death are believed by some to be ultimately spiritual in nature rather than physical, and we might imagine that when a coral reef dies, the soul of the reef wafts gently to heaven, it is still true that death is accompanied by physical changes of various sorts. In the case of coral reefs, the mineral component remains but the polyps who secreted that mineral component can die. Loss of polyps would constitute a physical change.
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What rock began as coral?
Limestone. Limestone is a sedimentary rock that forms from the accumulation of calcium carbonate material, often from the shells of marine organisms such as coral. Over time, through compaction and cementation, this accumulated material solidifies into limestone rock.
How would a coral be affected if all its symbiotic algae died?
Without the symbiotic algae, corals would lose their primary source of energy through photosynthesis, resulting in a loss of color and a weakened state known as coral bleaching. This can lead to decreased growth rates, reduced reproduction, and increased vulnerability to diseases, ultimately threatening the survival of the coral.
How would biodiversity be affected if coral died?
Coral reefs are often home to animals which can only live in coral reefs. As coral reefs across the world begin to die off, so do many animals. Examples include simple shrimp and cleaner wrasses which feed on the algae and plant matters which grow on the coral. Animals which eat these smaller bottomfeeders will then start to suffer as many of them cannot move into colder water regions.
How many people died Tropical Cyclone Yasi?
During Cyclone Justin (March 1997), a total of 37 people died. Thirty died in Papua New Guinea, two died in Queensland, and five people died on a yacht out at sea.
In cyclone george how many people died?
Five people died as a result of Cyclone George, a severe tropical cyclone that struck parts of Australia in 2007.
When did Coral Buttsworth die?
Coral Buttsworth died in 1985.
When did Coral Lansbury die?
Coral Lansbury died in 1991.
How can you protect coral reefs from destruction?
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When did Tito Coral die?
Tito Coral died in November 1972, in Yonkers, New York, USA.
How many soldiers died in the battle of coral sea?
None, only sailors died
Why was the Great Barrier Reef created?
Because coral died.
How many people died in the battle of coral sea?
See website: Battle of the Coral Sea
When did Coral Browne die?
Coral Browne died on May 29, 1991, in Los Angeles, California, USA of breast cancer.
What are non living things in the tropical rain forest?
Things that were alive and died
Is washing hair a chemical or physical change?
Washing hair is a physical change, not a chemical change. A chemical change involves a change in the chemical composition of a substance, while a physical change only alters the physical properties, such as shape, size, or state, without changing the chemical makeup. When you wash your hair, you are simply removing dirt, oil, and other substances from the hair shaft without altering its chemical structure.
What would happen if all the coral reefs died?
well if the great barrier reef died then many of the fish would die to because the fish would not have food because the tropical fish mostly eat the reef and the other fish would die. AND IT WOULD BE ALL DEPRESSING DOWN UNDER!!!!!! TEE-HEE
When coral animals die do their skeletons fall to the sea floor?
When coral animals die their skeletons do indeed fall to the sea floor. This is the only place where they can go.
