Hamsa Vinod Fun facts about Coral Reefs and its Habitants

2. these marine animals have discovered and utilize the medicinal properties of coral
3. this marine animal is part of the seahorse family, and uses the coral reefs particularly for camouflage as they are both covered in vibrant colors
5. This type of seahorse can change its color like a chameleon to blend in with its environment
8. this habitant of the coral reefs creates a mucus cocoon that protects it from parasites and also has the name of a bird in its name
9. a type of coral with 6 tentacles
11. all Cnidarians have this type of stinging cell
13. this type of coral has 2 variations of itself: boulder and branching
15. of 34 known animal phyla, 32 are found on these
18. this specific type of sea turtle has a vital role in protecting coral reefs as it prunes sponges that threaten to halt the growth of coral
19. this marine organism sucks on fire coral
20. the Caribbean Reef Octopus is only found in this reef; this reef is also the second largest barrier reef in the world

1. this marine animal lives in the coral reefs and also has vibrant colors but instead of camouflage, its colors are a sign for predators to stay away.
4. the sun provides this which is necessary for a healthy coral reef
6. these influences cause disturbances to coral reefs such as overfishing, vessel impacts, and global climate change
7. this sea bird is so common in coral reefs that it had a specific atoll named after them
10. a type of coral with 8 tentacles
12. this marine mammal is the largest fish in the world and is known to migrate to coral reefs
14. these are bright orange anemonefish that can swim between anemone tentacles without being stung; these fish are also the main characters in finding Nemo.
16. this term is used to describe the variety of life that occupies ecosystems like the coral reefs
17. this type of sea turtle has a color in its name due to its slightly colored fat