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Is coral reef a plankton or a nekton?

Anonymous

∙ 16y ago

Updated: 11/7/2022

Coral reefs are benthos, or bottom-dwellers. Benthos live anywhere on the ocean floor, and filter feed. Coral reefs are made from calcium, take long to form, and are home to many species. They are actually sort of in their own category.

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∙ 16y ago

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Is coral benthos plankton or nekton?

Benthos.

Where does a plankton live?

i think coral reef

What do fish eat that is on a reef?

coral and seaweed plankton

Is a Dolphin a plankton nekton or benthos?

A dolphin is a type of nekton.

What are examples of Coral Reef consumers?

turtles fish plankton and star fish

What happens to a coral reef at night?

During nightfall, the coral reef is able to emerge from it shelters in safety. Larvae will also hatch and disperse at night into the plankton.

Is a shrimp a nekton?

Shrimp can be nekton, plankton, or benthos.

Are fish plankton nekton or benthos?

Fish are nekton.

Are sea urchins plankton nekton or benthos?

Sea otter are nekton and plankton; they can float and swim.

Dose the lionfish live in plankton benthos nekton?

nekton

Is the the turtle a plankton?

Plankton aren't turtules and plankton aren't turtles.