the marine biology

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Across
  1. 2. Large marsupial
  2. 5. Flying mammal
  3. 6. sleek and sharp teeth of the barracuda, a predatory fish, are characteristic of marine life, which includes marine plants and animals, such as coral reefs.
  4. 8. vividly colored sea snails, are amazing animals found in coral reefs.
  5. 9. vividly colored fish called anemonefish inhabit the coral reef's varied underwater ecosystem, which is supported by coral polyps.
  6. 10. algae called zooxanthellae inhabit the tissues of coral polyps.
  7. 11. Likes to chase mice
  8. 12. coral species that resemble antlers and have branching structures; ecosystem: a group of living things and their surroundings
  9. 14. flat mantaray fish are frequently seen swimming close to coral reefs.
  10. 16. fish that consume plankton, such as seabiscuits, are frequently found in coral reef environments.
  11. 17. Man's best friend
  12. 18. are vividly colored fish that benefit coral reefs by feeding on algae.
Down
  1. 1. Has a trunk
  2. 3. coralpolyp is a tiny marine invertebrate.
  3. 4. seahorse fish, which are uncommon and frequently found in coral reefs
  4. 5. or the diversity of life within a given habitat or ecosystem
  5. 7. or floating debris, is ship wreckage that is frequently observed in coral regions.
  6. 11. loss of symbiotic algae due to bleaching stress results in a loss of color.
  7. 13. phenomenon of coral bleaching is linked to rising sea temperatures and stress.
  8. 15. a delicate, branching coral that resembles a fan; tropical, bright climate; frequently found in areas with coral reefs