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Coral that closes when it feels unsafe
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Octopus disguised as Squidward’s head sticking out of the coral.. 😅

Sea Turtle taking a break on the Coral

Fiji’s colourful underwater realm 🪸

And this bear opens Up when feels Love

UNDERWATER A clounfish never leaves its anemone home unprotected 🦞🐟 🪸

and injury rates = 0

Yes, corals can close their polyps when threatened. When exposed to stressors like predators, physical contact, or changes in water conditions, they retract their polyps into their hard skeletons for protection. This is a temporary defense mechanism.

Agatized coral is found in ancient ocean beds, where silica rich groundwater has percolated through them and over time has replaced it's calcium carbonate skeleton with a hard variety of Chalcedony

Beautiful Fish 🐟

Coral is not a type of plant as many people think, but is actually a type of animal that belongs to the intestinal phylum. They live in large colonies, creating colorful and diversely shaped coral reefs. Coral reefs are home to thousands of different species of marine life, from small fish to larger animals. like sea turtles and sharks. * Coastal protection: Coral reefs help minimize the impact of ocean waves and protect the coast from erosion. * Food supply: Coral provides food for many other marine species. * Economic value: Coral reefs attract tourists, bringing a large source of income to many countries.

