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How are humans effecting the coral reef?
they effecting the coral they effecting the coral
What is the difference between coral reef and reef?
A coral reef is a community of organisms that exist in shallower ocean depths. The key component is coral, which often forms the foundation of the reef ecosystem. Coral species may either be photosynthetic or non-photosynthetic, however, the foundational species as well as the predominant majority are often photosynthetic. Most people define a 'reef' as a 'coral reef', but there are however manmade reefs, often called artificial reefs. These reefs are usually made from scrap material such as bridge rubble, or sunken ships. I would also call underwater rock formations that are often inhabited by various marine species a type of reef as well.
What is the smallest coral reef in the world?
The smallest coral reef in the world is likely to be a fringing reef or patch reef that covers only a few hundred square meters. These small reefs can be found in various locations worldwide and provide important habitat for marine life in shallow waters.
Scientific name for coral reef?
Here are some of the names of some types of corals purple squirter, fringing reefs, barrier reefs, atoll reefs. If you like coral reefs, check out our website destructionofcoralreefs.weebly.com What is happening to our corals? Find out!
What are Coral reefs made of .?
Coral reefs are made up of many things. The coral itself produces calcium carbonate which gives structure to the reef. However there is also an algae which produces limestone at the edges of the reef to strengthen it.
Is the great coral reef the same as the Great Barrier Reef?
No. A coral reef is just a reef made out of coral. There are many other kinds of reefs. A coral reef is just one kind. The Great Barrier Reef is a specific coral reef. There are many other coral reefs in the world.
What type of site is the Great Barrier Reef?
The Great Barrier Reef is a coral reef.
What type of coral reef is found closest to shore?
The type of coral reef found closest to shore is known as a fringing reef. These reefs grow directly from the shoreline and are typically separated from the land by a shallow lagoon. Fringing reefs are often the first type of reef to develop and are found in tropical and subtropical waters, providing essential habitats for various marine species.
Does it rain in the coral reef?
It does not rain in a coral reef because the wind near the coral reef is dry and has no moisture
How is a coral reef built?
A CORAL REEF is built by cnidarians.
Are dolphins coral reef animals?
No they are not coral reef animals
Is a coral reef a habitat?
Yes, a coral reef is a habitat.
What is coral reef?
A coral reef is an underwater ecosystem characterized by reef-building corals
What is a coral reef?
A coral reef is an underwater ecosystem characterized by reef-building corals
Is reef the same as coral?
A reef is a body of coral, so no. A reef can be made of things other than coral.
What is the term for a circular coral reef?
A coral atoll.
How did the coral feef get its name?
its made of coral and its a reef so they called it the coral reef
