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Is a coral reef an animal or plant?
animal. Coral is a microscopic marine animal that lives together in colonies for protection. The product we call coral is actually the dead skeletons of the coral animal, "glued" together by the colony action. but technically called a marine organisms
Is a reef a sponge?
no. a coral reef is a colony of many smaller coral polyps. corals are their own type of animal, not sponges.
What is the difference between coral and sea fans?
The difference between coral and sea fans are Coral forms a barrier between a lagoon and the open sea. Sea fans adorn the landscape.
What is a colony of coral?
A colony of coral is actually many individual pieces of corals living together.
What is another name for a large coral colony?
A large coral colony is called coral reef or coral island . There are many types of coral reefs .
What is the difference between coral fleece and polar fleece?
fleece vs Coral velvet
What is coral polyp?
A coral polyp is a small, tubular invertebrate animal with a mouth surrounded by tentacles. It is the basic unit of a coral colony and is responsible for secreting calcium carbonate to form the hard coral skeleton that makes up coral reefs. Coral polyps have a mutualistic relationship with zooxanthellae algae that live within their tissues and provide them with energy through photosynthesis.
What is the difference between coral reefs and deep sea?
How should I know
Is a coral polyp basically coral?
No its animal to coral
What are the difference of corals and coral reefs?
A coral reef is a colony of corals. A coral reef can be formed on rock rubble, but old established coral reefs are actually structured out of dead coral. This is one of the reasons it takes so long for a reef to form. Some corals may life for tens or even hundreds of years before they die and allow another coral to grow on top of their skeleton. There are many types of coral reefs, but the real difference is that coral is what makes up a coral reef.
What animal would die if coral dies?
an animal that needs coral :^)
How does a coral colony get started?
1,500,000
