Vocab 1 Flashcards
1
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What is Zooxanthellae?
A
Microscopic algae that live inside of and have symbiotic relationships with coral
2
Q
Coral Polyp
A
A small, soft bodied, single animal that secrets a limestone shell that forms coral reefs
3
Q
Coral Colony
A
Coral polyps that grow together in a group.
4
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Coral Reefs
A
A limestone ridge that is formed from hard coral