Life in a Coral Reef Abigail, Paige, Jacob, and Taric

Life in a Coral Reef

Abigail, Paige, Jacob, and Taric

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Description of the coral reef

It looks like a city under water. The coral reef looks like colorful towers. The temperature is between 73°F- 77°F.

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Geographical Location

• It’s in warm, tropical oceans. They are always near the shore. Its in the sunlit zone.

Animals in our habitat

• Christmas tree worm, seaweed blenny, whietetip reef shark, sea worms, sea slug, lobster, crabs, shrimp, and sea cucumber.

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Endangered Animals

• Nubi branch, cone snail, and crown of thorns sea star.

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Plants in our Habitat

• Plate coral, brain coral, bubble coral, sea wips, soft tree coral, and table coral.

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Other Interesting Facts

• The coral has many homes for animals. There is hard coral and soft coral.

Our Resources

• http://www.enchantedlearning.com

• http://www.nettreker.com

• http://www.brainpopjr.com

• Books • Life in a Coral Reef By: Melvin Berger

• The Coral Reef By: Mark Norman

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Life in a Coral Reef Abigail, Paige, Jacob, and Taric