Question

How does a coral polyp protect itself when it's in danger? It has a hard skeleton that protects it from predators. It retracts into cups in its skeleton for protection. It has intricate branches that camouflage it from predators. It works with the algae to attack its predator.

Answer 1

It has a hard skeleton that protects it from predators.

Step-by-step explanation:

The polyp coral is a rocky coral that presents itself forming structures similar to several sacks, together with each other and with tentacles around. At its base are formed calcium molecules that will be used to form an extremely hard limestone skeleton, which will coat the outer part of the polyp, protecting the coral from attack by predators.