What is coralline algae and what does it do for reefs?
Coralline Algae is a crustose type algae due to its hard calcareous deposits contained within its cell walls. It acts as the cement which binds the reef materials into a sturdy structure which will protect the reef and corals from breaking up or dislodging during intense wave action. Is coralline algae good or bad? Well-Known…
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