Exploring the life cycle of coral larvae, this overview delves into their settlement and survival strategies. It also examines the contributions of various organisms to reef building, including corals, algae, and bivalves. The text addresses Darwin's paradox, highlighting the nutrient cycling and acquisition that allow coral reefs to thrive in nutrient-poor waters, and the oceanographic influences that support their biodiversity.
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Coral offspring, known as ______, must find the right base to attach to after entering the sea, a crucial step for the continuation of their species.
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During their search for a home, coral ______ are guided by sounds from reefs at greater distances and by chemical signals when nearer to a site.
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Role of coralline algae in reef stability
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Sponges' historical significance in reefs
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Bivalves' contribution to marine ecosystems
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The term '______' refers to the high levels of ______ and ______ in an area that appears to have insufficient nutrients.
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Coral reefs are home to a variety of marine species, including ______, sustained by complex ______.
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At the foundation of these food chains are ______, which include organisms like ______ and ______.
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Despite the lack of nutrients in the surface waters, coral reefs manage to support a high level of ______, accommodating numerous ______.
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Nutrient cycling in coral reefs
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Corals' nutrient acquisition at night
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Sponges' role in coral nutrient intake
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Internal waves, tides, and ______ currents can cause upwelling in coral reefs.
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Upwelling transports ______-rich deep waters to the surface, affecting coral reefs.
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The upwelling can change the ______ and nutrient profiles within coral reef environments.
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Coral reefs overcome the nutrient scarcity of tropical waters through the interaction of physical processes and ______ activities.
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The extraordinary ______ and productivity of coral reefs are sustained by their ability to transcend nutrient limitations.
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