Phylum Cnidaria Part 6: Coral Reefs

The video explores coral reefs, highlighting their productivity and unique primary producers like zooxanthellae and coralline algae. It discusses the role of hermatypic corals, their reproduction, and the importance of coralline algae in reef building. The video also covers coral growth, dating methods, and the types of coral reefs. It concludes with the threats coral reefs face, such as climate change and ocean acidification, and the conservation efforts to protect them.

How do researchers date coral reefs?

What are the different types of coral reefs mentioned in the text?

What is the significance of coral reefs in terms of ecological connections?

Describe the impact of climate change on coral reefs.