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What are Coral reefs made of .?
Coral reefs are made up of many things. The coral itself produces calcium carbonate which gives structure to the reef. However there is also an algae which produces limestone at the edges of the reef to strengthen it.
What is the difference between coral reef and reef?
A coral reef is a community of organisms that exist in shallower ocean depths. The key component is coral, which often forms the foundation of the reef ecosystem. Coral species may either be photosynthetic or non-photosynthetic, however, the foundational species as well as the predominant majority are often photosynthetic. Most people define a 'reef' as a 'coral reef', but there are however manmade reefs, often called artificial reefs. These reefs are usually made from scrap material such as bridge rubble, or sunken ships. I would also call underwater rock formations that are often inhabited by various marine species a type of reef as well.
How are humans effecting the coral reef?
they effecting the coral they effecting the coral
What is the closest coral reef to the UK?
The closest coral reef to the UK is the Lophelia pertusa reef in the North Sea, specifically in the Norwegian waters off the coast of Scotland. This cold-water coral reef is one of the northernmost reefs in the world.
What types of rock are found in the Great Barrier Reef?
The Great Barrier Reef is primarily composed of coral, which is formed by the accumulation of calcium carbonate skeletons from coral polyps. Additionally, there are some areas where sediments and sandstones can be found.
Is a coral reef made of sandstone?
Really? A "coral reef" is made of "coral."
How did the coral feef get its name?
its made of coral and its a reef so they called it the coral reef
Is reef the same as coral?
A reef is a body of coral, so no. A reef can be made of things other than coral.
Is the great coral reef the same as the Great Barrier Reef?
No. A coral reef is just a reef made out of coral. There are many other kinds of reefs. A coral reef is just one kind. The Great Barrier Reef is a specific coral reef. There are many other coral reefs in the world.
What is barrier reef made from?
coral,fishes and the reef
What is coal reef made of?
Coral, mate.
What is a coal reef made of?
Coral, mate.
Where is the world's largest coral reef?
The Great Barrier Reef is the world's largest reef system. It is made up of over 2,900 different coral reefs.
Is there a reef called coral reef?
It means underwater structure made by calcium carbonate
What is the Great Barrier Reef made up of?
Coral...
What land form is made from invertebrates?
coral reef
Great Barrier Reef in Australia is made of what?
Coral
