Coral reefs may look similar at first glance, but their shapes, locations and structures reveal how they form – and how vulnerable they are.
Coral reefs are one of the most diverse ecosystems on the planet. What are the abiotic and biotic interactions that structure this diverse ecosystem? Corals are members of the phylum Cnidaria, a ...
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Why coral reefs are key to a healthy planet
" These incredible structures are built by tiny animals called polyps that secrete calcium carbonate to form their hard skeletons. They occur in more than 100 countries and territories, and whilst ...
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