Hermatypic corals, are corals that contain and depend upon zooxanthellae (algae) for nutrients.
Ahermatypic corals do not contain zooxanthellae, and therefore rely mainly on
planktonPlankton consist of any drifting organisms that inhabit the pelagic zone of oceans, seas, or bodies of fresh water. Plankton are defined by their ecological niche rather than their phylogenetic or taxonomic classification...
for nutrients. Both types contain species that may be considered "reef builders."
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Hermatypic corals, are corals that contain and depend upon zooxanthellae (algae) for nutrients.
Ahermatypic corals do not contain zooxanthellae, and therefore rely mainly on
planktonPlankton consist of any drifting organisms that inhabit the pelagic zone of oceans, seas, or bodies of fresh water. Plankton are defined by their ecological niche rather than their phylogenetic or taxonomic classification...
for nutrients. Both types contain species that may be considered "reef builders."