Coral Reef Types
Across
- 4. A group or chain of islands, often found in close proximity to each other.
- 6. A community of living organisms (plants, animals, and microorganisms) in conjunction with the nonliving components of their environment
Down
- 1. Reefs are smaller and isolated coral formations that do not form a continuous border along a coastline
- 2. These reefs are the most common type of coral reef, and they directly border the shoreline of continents or islands.
- 3. These are similar to fringing reefs but are separated from the mainland or island by a deeper and wider lagoon
- 5. These reefs are circular or oval-shaped coral reefs that encircle a central lagoon