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Primary reef builders that create the complex three-dimensional structures.

Uses branching corals as a protective habitat, contributing to mutual defense.

Provides intricate structures for various marine organisms, contributing to the reef's architectural diversity.

Predatory fish that help to keep the populations of smaller fish in check, very important for the health of the coral reef.

Coral predator that can significantly affect coral population dynamics.

Filter feeders that contribute to water quality and act as habitat for other species.

Zooxanthellae algae that have a symbiotic relationship with many coral species, critical for energy production through photosynthesis.

Contributes to reef structure form and complexity and provides a substrate for other organisms.

Largest of all living turtles, helps control jellyfish populations which can compete with small fish for zooplankton.

Predatory fish that help control populations of other reef fish, contributing to a healthy reef ecosystem balance.

Herbivores that help control algae, crucial in preventing algal dominance on reefs.

Herbivorous fish that play a role in bioerosion and sand production.

Filter feeders that clean the water and serve as habitat for small creatures.

Drifters in the water column, serve as food for many reef species, like corals and fish.

Filter feeders and hosts for symbiotic algae, contributing to nutrient cycling and biodiversity.

Important in bioerosion, helping to maintain a balance between coral and algal populations.

Grazes on algae and helps to prevent algal overgrowth on the reef.

Small fish that live within the reef, providing for biodiversity.

Another important herbivore for the reef, grazing on algae and preventing overgrowth.

A nocturnal predator that helps to maintain species diversity and population control.

Algae that can compete with corals for space but also serve as food for some herbivorous species.

Provides unique structures for habitat, contributes to reef diversity and complexity.

Detritivores that help recycle nutrients and maintain sediment quality.

Top predator that helps maintain the balance in the reef food web.

Filter feeders that help with nutrient cycling and provide microhabitats for small reef organisms.

Contributor to reef construction, provides habitat for many marine species.

Controls sponges on the reef and maintains sponge-coral balance.

Herbivore that maintains the algal populations on coral reefs and produces sand.

Builders of massive reef structures and contributors to biodiversity.

Cleans parasites and dead tissue from other fish, providing health benefits to the community.

Symbiotic relationships with anemones provide mutual protection.

Branching coral species that form habitat for many marine organisms.

Fire corals that can cause painful stings, adding a defensive layer to the reef.

Invasive species that predate on smaller fish, altering the native ecosystem balance.

Herbivorous fish important for grazing on algae and maintaining the coral-algal balance.

Territorial fish that can farm algae, affect coral health, and offer diversity to the ecosystem.

Cleaner shrimp that remove parasites and dead tissue from other organisms.

Camouflaged predators that help maintain the balance of smaller fish populations.

Ambush predator that helps control fish populations and adds to the reef diversity.

Green macroalgae that contribute to sediment formation and reef structure through their calcified segments.

Includes grazers, filter feeders, and predators, contributing to nutrient cycling and ecosystem complexity.

Cleaner shrimp that control pests such as the parasitic sea anemones and detritus on the reef.

Soft coral known for its pulsing movement, adds to the diversity and functionality of reef ecosystems.

Species often specialized to feed on coral polyps or benthic invertebrates contribute to biological control.

Contributes to reef structure and provides shelter and spawning sites for fish and invertebrates.