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

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

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

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

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

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

Detritivores that help recycle nutrients and maintain sediment quality.

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

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

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

Branching coral species that form habitat for many marine organisms.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Omnivorous fish that help to control algae and small invertebrate populations on the reef.

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

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

Builders of massive reef structures and contributors to biodiversity.

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

Coral predator that can significantly affect coral population dynamics.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Symbiotic relationships with anemones provide mutual protection.

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

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

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

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

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