Sunday, 4 December 2011

Coral reefs

 
How the coral reefs grow
      

Coral reefs are widely known for their majestic beauty; these porous underwater mountains belong to the most species-rich biotopes on the planet. They are home to countless vertebrate and invertebrate animals, and have been documented and visited by many. These unique ecosystems have been created by the combined forces of billions of tiny invertebrate animals; the coral polyps. After many scientific studies, it has become clear how these animals have been able to create a Garden of Eden from virtually nothing.

Coral polyps; the bringers of life

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