Scleractinia, also called stony corals or hard corals, are marine animals in the phylum Cnidaria that build themselves a hard skeleton. The individual animals are known as polyps and have a …

Feb 4, 2019 · Stony corals, also called hard corals (as opposed to soft corals, like sea fans), are the reef-builders of the coral world. Learn more about stony corals - what they look like, how …

Hard, or stony, corals have very small polyps, averaging 1 to 3 millimeters in diameter. Reefs form when stony coral polyps secrete skeletons of calcium carbonate (CaCO 3). Over many years, …

Jul 9, 2024 · SPS corals or small polyp stony corals are different in that they appear to be rigid with many small polyps that simply look like colorful dots at a glance. Up close, they are tiny …

Jun 16, 2024 · Stony corals (or scleractinians) are the corals primarily responsible for laying the foundations of, and building up, reef structures. Massive reef structures are formed when each …

This tutorial is an overview of the biology of and threats to coral reefs, as well as efforts being made to conserve and protect them. It includes images, animations, and videos. An official …

Stony corals form the foundation of the tropical reef ecosystems that are a vital part of the world’s oceans. These corals are popular because of their striking beauty, the reefs they create, and …

Dec 14, 2023 · Stony corals, Order Scleractinia, are animals that create coral reefs crucial for fish nurseries, flood mitigation, and tourism, and provide critical marine habitats that house the …

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Stony corals are colonial cnidarians that sustain the most biodiverse marine ecosystems on Earth: coral reefs. Despite their ecological importance, little is known about the cell types and …