Microdocs: Species on Coral Reefs
Microdocs: Species on Coral Reefs
Stanford University
Summary
* Coral reefs create homes to up to 9 million species.
* Single-celled algae enable coral polyps to build these reefs.
Coral reefs are home to ¼ of all marine species, yet they cover less than 1/10th of the surface of the world’s oceans. Coral polyps enable this diversity to exist by building a 3 dimensional structure with many different habitats. Coral reefs provide shelter, food and other resources for millions of species.
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