Each coral is made up of …………..
Each coral is made up of polyps
Are coral reefs in danger? Why?
Yes, they are (in danger). Because of pollution, many coral reefs are disappearing.
What do polyps look like?
Polyps have a mouth, stomach and tentacles.
What do corals look like?
Corals look like a colorful garden under the water.
What do scientists use corals to?
Scientists use corals to make new medicines and other products.
Are corals plants?
No, they aren’t. They are animals.
How old are most coral reefs?
Most coral reefs are millions of years old.
What should we do?
We must protect our corals now
Polyps use tentacles to ……………….
Polyps use tentacles to catch food.
What do polyps eat?
They eat algae.
When old corals die, what happens?
New polyps grow on top.