Question

Explain what a Coral Reef Ecosystem is by describing both abiotic and biotic factors. Include consumers, producers, predators, and prey. Please give real-world examples and describe where on earth you might find a Coral Reef Ecosystem?

Answer 1

Australia has one of teh most famous oral reefs in teh world, teh Greta Barrier reef, you can see it form space its so big!

Biotic Factors:

Box Jellyfish

Blue Ringed Octopus

Sea turtles

Dolphins

Sharks

Abiotic Factors;

Sand, pebbles, water surrounding the reef, the calcium carbonate "skeleton" of the coral, rocks, and sunlight

Consumers:

Whale Sharks, Dolphins, krill, whales, fish, humans

Producers:

Kelp, seaweed, sea grass, zooplankton

Predators:

White tip reef shark, black tip reef shark, albatrosses, seagulls, grouper, barracudas, great whites, tiger sharks

Prey:

Zebra Fish, parrot fish, sardines, snapper, starfish, mollusks