Did You Know?
Corals can live for many years!
What is Coral?
Coral is a tiny sea animal.
Why Are They Important?
Corals help fish and keep reefs safe.
What acropora Does
Acropora makes reefs strong.
It gives homes to fish.
Corals help clean the water.
They grow in warm seas.
Some look like trees or horns.
They can be bright colors.
More About acropora
Acropora has many types of coral. They can be found in warm seas. Some types are big and some are small. They grow fast and can make big reefs.
Corals help keep the ocean healthy. They give homes to fish and other sea life. Without corals, many fish would not have a place to live.
Corals can live for a long time. Some can live for over 100 years! They are very special and need our help to stay safe.
How Topics Connect
graph TD
A["Acropora"] --> B["Genus of Coral"]
B --> C["Phylum Cnidaria"]
B --> D["Over 149 Species"]
D --> E["Table Coral"]
D --> F["Elkhorn Coral"]
D --> G["Staghorn Coral"]
B --> H["Major Reef Builders"]
What Do These Words Mean?
genus:A group of related plants or animals.
phylum:A major category in the classification of living things.
species:A group of similar living things that can breed together.
calcium carbonate:A chemical compound found in rocks and shells.
substructure:The underlying support or foundation of something.
