Coral larvae movement is paused in reaction to darkness
By A Mystery Man Writer
Description
Light is essential for the growth of reef-building corals. This is because corals grow by using the photosynthetic products of the algae living inside their cells as a source of nutrients. Therefore, the light environment of coral habitats are important for their survival.
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