#coral

nature_people  Can you tell the age of a coral by the number of polyps it has?

No, you cannot determine the age of a coral by simply counting the number of polyps it has. While the number of polyps in a colony of coral can vary...    Read more

nature  What is the most common type of coral in the ocean?

Coral reefs are some of the most diverse and beautiful ecosystems on the planet. They are home to a wide variety of marine life, including fish, sea...    Read more

beach_access  What is the world's largest type of reef-building coral?

The world's largest type of reef-building coral is the Porites coral. Porites corals are characterized by their massive structures and can form...    Read more