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Coral Reef Ecosystem

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Staghorn Coral

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A type of branching coral that serves as an important habitat for reef fish and invertebrates.

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Brain Coral

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A massive coral known for its grooved surface resembling a brain, which contributes to the structural complexity of the reef.

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Parrotfish

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A colorful fish species that plays a key role in bioerosion and helps to prevent algal overgrowth on corals.

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Clownfish

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A small, brightly colored fish known for its mutualistic relationship with sea anemones.

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Elkhorn Coral

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A critically endangered branching coral that is a major reef builder in the Caribbean.

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Zooxanthellae

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Symbiotic algae living within coral tissues that provide essential nutrients to the corals through photosynthesis.

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Crown-of-Thorns Starfish

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A coral-eating starfish that can cause significant damage to reef structures if populations are left unchecked.

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Blue Tang

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A reef fish species important for algae control and known for its bright blue coloration.

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Coral Polyps

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Small, anemone-like organisms that make up corals and secrete calcium carbonate to form the reef structure.

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Sea Fan

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A type of soft coral that filters plankton from the water and provides habitat for many small marine organisms.

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Fire Coral

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A coral-like organism that can cause painful stings, it is actually more closely related to jellyfish and anemones.

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Cleaner Shrimp

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A small crustacean that removes parasites and dead skin from fish, contributing to the health of reef fish populations.

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Coral Bleaching

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A phenomenon where coral polyps expel their zooxanthellae due to stress, causing the coral to turn white and making it more vulnerable to disease and death.

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Mangroves

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Trees that grow in coastal saline water, providing important nursery habitats for many fish species and helping to protect shorelines from erosion.

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Spiny Lobster

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A large crustacean found in coral reef ecosystems that lacks large pinching claws but is important as both a predator and prey species.

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