Coral is a tree like structure of calcium carbonate that is found in oceans. The coral is naturally rough and has several small holes where polyps created their homes.
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Corals have a rough texture due to the hard exoskeleton they create from calcium carbonate. When touched, corals may feel rough or prickly rather than smooth.
Yes, coral is an invertebrate. It is a marine animal that belongs to the phylum Cnidaria and typically forms colonies known as coral reefs.
Yes, coral does have exoskeletons made of calcium carbonate. These exoskeletons provide structure and support for the coral polyps, which are tiny organisms that secrete the calcium carbonate to build the coral reefs. Over time, these exoskeletons accumulate and form the large coral reef structures we see in the ocean.
The scientific name of a coral fungi is Clavariaceae.
No, the skeleton of coral polyps remains after the coral organism dies. Coral colonies are made up of thousands of tiny coral polyps that secrete calcium carbonate to build a protective skeleton structure. When the polyps die, their hard skeletons remain and new polyps build on top of the old structures, creating large coral reefs over time.
The scientific name of coral bell leaves is Heuchera. Its common name is coral bells, which refers to the bell-shaped flowers that bloom on the plant.