Across
- 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
Down
- 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