Different Types of Corals
While some people think of them as plants, corals are actually "home" to many millions of animals called "coral polyps." These polyps have soft, hollow bodies with mouths facing upwards. Little tentacles,… More »
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There are two main types of corals; hard corals composed of stony ... calcium carbonate, and soft corals made up of a protien/calcium ... carbonate material. Scleractinians, or hard corals such as brain, star,
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Hard Corals known as scleractinians ... Soft Corals know as gorgonians ... There are two main types of corals; hard corals composed of stony...
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There may be more than 4 different types of corals that the students have. If they want to draw more, use the back of the lab sheet. After they finish drawing their specimens, see if they can match their specimens with the display materials.
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bag of assorted corals, hand lens, labeled coral specimens ... Group similar looking corals. Examine with a hand lens or microscope and draw a picture of each different type.
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Sea and Sky's Corals & Anemones page 1 contains information about the pineapple coral, staghorn coral, brain coral, torch coral, and star coral. ... Although many people mistake corals and anemones as plants, they are actually animals. They are part of an ancient and simple group of animals known as cnidaria.
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This is an article about the different types of corals and coral reefs that can be found throughout the world. ... Different Types of Corals and Coral Reefs by: Yona Williams 10/26/06...
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; Pictured here are 3 different types of gorgonians (corals). The white gorgonian on the right has a galatheid crab perched on its branches. Image courtesy of Lewis and Clark 2001, NOAA/OER. ... Lewis and Clark Legacy...
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Click on any photograph on this page to view a large version. ... ; Sea whips and sea fans on a small reef in the Florida Keys. ... Return to Title Page Return to Corals Page...
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