Algae
Yes, Coral Polyps are herbivores.
Little micro-organisms, called zooxanthellae, live inside of coral polyps. They provide the coral with 90% of its energy and food supply, while the coral provides the zooxanthellae with protection and shelter
Corallivores eat coral polyps as their main food source.
Corallivores eat coral polyps as their main food source.
They trap tiny particles of food as they drift by.
Where do polyps live
The hard coral polyps phylum name is Cnidaria.
Coral polyps are animals, not plants.
coral polyps and sea plants
Crown of thorns sea stars primarily feed on coral polyps. They use their numerous arms to pry open coral polyps and digest the tissue inside. This feeding behavior can have devastating effects on coral reefs if their populations are not controlled.
A coral polyp is an individual coral cell, and when polyps stick together, they form coral a.k.a. Coral Polyp Colonies. Later, when the polyps die, their skeleton (which is like a hard shell) Strengthens the coral formation.
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