¿A rock or a living thing? The wonderful world of coral reefs

Authors

  • Gabriela María Espinoza Ramos Escuela de Biología, Facultad de Ciencias Naturales y Matemática, Universidad de El Salvador

Keywords:

polyps, zooxanthellae, hermatypic corals, coral reefs, ecosystem services

Abstract

Coral reefs are the most diverse marine ecosystems in the world. They are made up of small invertebrates that form calcium carbonate (CaCO3) exoskeletons, thus providing a wide variety of microhabitats and ecosystem services for diverse organisms. The conservation and protection of coral reefs is essential for the health of the oceans and the planet.

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References

Castro P, Huber ME. 2007. Biología Marina. 6th ed.Madrid: McGrawHill.

[MARN] Ministerio de Medio Ambiente y Recursos Naturales. 2020. Plan de Manejo del Área Natural Protegida y Sitio RAMSAR Complejo Los Cóbanos, Sonsonate 20212025.San Salvador, El Salvador.

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Published

2022-08-30

How to Cite

Espinoza Ramos, G. M. (2022). ¿A rock or a living thing? The wonderful world of coral reefs. Scientific Outreach Magazine AQUACIENCIA, 1(1), 10–12. Retrieved from https://revistas.ues.edu.sv/index.php/aqc/article/view/2324

Issue

Vol. 1 No. 1 (2022)

Section

Notas de Divulgación

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