and molluscs. The diversity of pelagic species is equally vast. In the waters above coral reefs, one can find nearly 25% of all marine fishes. Coral reefs, therefore, are one of the most diverse ...

Giant clams grow huge by relying on algae for energy. Scientists found genes that help them live with algae and grow big.

Giant clams, among the largest mollusks in the ocean, are a fascinating part of tropical coral reefs. These enormous ...

Giant clams, some of the largest mollusks on Earth, have long fascinated scientists. These impressive creatures can grow up to 4.5 feet in length and weigh over 700 pounds, making them icons of ...

Coral reefs consist of hundreds of thousands of coral polyps - marine animal invertebrates with hard calcium carbonate ...

It hosts 5,000 types of mollusks, 1,800 species of fish ... the rock could cover all of New Jersey, with coral to spare. This mammoth reef owes its existence to organisms typically no bigger ...

This one coral would have been home to multiple species of fish and filter-feeders like molluscs, sponges and serpulid tube worms. Sheltering everything from microscopic food to fish for turtles, it ...

Coral reefs are very much the rainforests of the oceans. Not only are they diverse communities, but the coral skeletons - like trees - contain potentially long term records of climate. Aa Aa Aa ...

Coral reefs provide an important ecosystem for marine life, offering food and shelter among their crevices and branches for animals including fishes, molluscs, sea urchins and sponges. Corals are ...

Kenya’s coral reefs support more than 300 fish species, along with a wide array of crustaceans, mollusks, and other marine organisms. These reefs serve as nurseries for many fish species ...