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What are reef sharks?
Reef sharks are sharks that inhabit coral reefs. There are several different species of them. They are the Blacktip reef shark, Whitetip reef shark, Grey reef shark, and Caribbean reef shark.
Where do needlefish live?
in the coral reef in the coral reef
What adaptation does a blacktip reef shark have?
Blacktip reef sharks have evolved to have long thin serrated teeth. This is best for their diet of reef fish, it makes it easier to feed.
What are 3 pacific reef members attached animals?
The Pacific Reef is a coral reef located in the Pacific Ocean. The reefs consist of tiny animals called coral polyps. Other animals in this reef include sea anemones, clownfish and algae.
How does the gray reef shark eat?
steps for reef sharks to eat 1. open mouth2. eat the head of the idiot who asked this question.simple enough
What kinda reef is the buccoo reef?
A fringing reef
Is a fringing reef a coral reef?
Yes
What happens to the fringing reef as the island sinks?
As an island sinks, the fringing reef gradually becomes a barrier reef. If the island continues to sink, the barrier reef eventually becomes a signature atoll.
What are 4 type of corals?
Hard corals (Scleractinia) - reef-building corals that create calcium carbonate skeletons. Soft corals (Alcyonacea) - lack stony skeletons and have a flexible, fleshy appearance. Brain corals (Family: Mussidae) - named for their distinctive brain-like appearance. Staghorn corals (Genus: Acropora) - characterized by their branching, antler-like growth forms.
What do fringing reef eat?
im trying to find the answer!
Which type of reef forms very close to the shoreline of a volcanic island?
Fringing Reef
What is a type of reef that surroundsa central lagoon?
fringing reefs
Buildups of coral shells close to shore?
fringing reef
What are fringing reefs and what are they made of?
Fringing reef is made up of many plankton and grows 100-20 yards from the shore, such as a lagoon.
How is a barrier reef alike to a frining reef?
A fringing reef grows in shallow waters usually a few feet from shore or in lagoons. They are often confused for barrier reefs just by the overall growth of the reef. However, with barrier reefs there is usually a deep portion and located farther from shore than with a fringing reef.
What is the difference between coral reefs and The Great Barrier Reef?
A fringing reef forms a continuous underwater "wall" for some distance, where as a "barrier Reef" are shorter in distances, and have large gaps in them....and will be between shore and the Barrier Reef..............Sea Rambo
What is the name of the most famous coral reef in Australia?
famous fringing coral reefs
