Terminology
Jellyfish and sea anemones are related to this
What is coral?
Majority of corals are found in these climate regions
What is tropical and subtropical?
This group of organisms covering coral can be harmful
What is algae
Coral reef height is limited by this
What is sea level?
Lagoons can be found behind this coral reef zone
What is the backreef?
Sometimes atolls start as this reef type
What is fringing reef?
The introduction to high nutrient levels leads to this
What is eutrophication?
This grouping of animals keeps algae growth at bay
What are herbivores?
This algae has a mutalistic relationship with corals
What is zooxanthellae?
The largest barrier reef
What is the Great Barrier Reef?
This invasive species feeds on coral polyps
What is Crown-of-Thorns Starfish?
Sea urchins, crabs, sponges, and fish all cause this phenomenon
What is bioerosion?