coral

Animal Name: Brain Coral General Description: Coral is made up of polyps growing in colonies. Describe the habitat: Most are found in tropical or subtropical sea floors. Describe the niche: It helps the sea animals by being providing structure, protection and a source of food, eat plankton Describe an interesting fact about your animal: Corals are part of the jellyfish family. Coral reefs occupy 1% of Earths surface but are home to some 4000 species of fish, 700 species of coral and thousands of other animals and plants.

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