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The juvenile form of a coral polyp is called a "planula." This free-swimming larval stage is produced by adult corals through asexual reproduction or sexual reproduction. After a period of drifting in the water, the planula settles on a suitable substrate and undergoes metamorphosis to develop into a mature polyp, eventually contributing to the growth of coral reefs.
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What is a coral poly?
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.
Is star coral a polyp or a Medusa?
polyp! The star coral is attached and is faceup
Is a coral polyp basically coral?
No its animal to coral
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.
How does a coral reef get its coral?
The hard coral polyp makes the coral
Is the coral polyp carnivorous?
no
What is the personality of a coral?
coral has no personality. it's just a polyp .
Where do polyp live?
Coral reef
Coral creature starting with P?
All I can think of is "porpoise."
What senses does a coral polyp have?
coral polyps don't have any senses.
What are the stages of growing coral?
# fusion of gametes from parent coral and formation of zygote # free-swimming larval form (planula) # settling on a substrate and forming a stationary polyp # polyp reproduces by budding (asexually) and forms a colony # sexual maturity reached
What is a coral creature beginning with p?
A polyp.
