Coral: What Does it Eat?

PBS Learning Media
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Classroom Material
Keywords
coral coral reef marine science ocean nature science marine biology zooxanthellae zooplankton living oceans coral reef ecology covservation polyp stomach skeleton calcium carbonate algae symbiotic relationship symbiosis tentacles nematocysts mucus cilia coral colonies coenosarc
Subjects
Science
Grade Levels
Grade 6 Grade 7 Grade 8 Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12
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Coral: What Does it Eat?

Corals use a variety of methods to feed. One technique includes forming a special symbiotic relationship with another reef organism. Learn more about this relationship and other ways that corals obtain energy.

This video is accompanied by a Watch It! worksheet, as well as a video script for students who may be hearing impaired or need additional assistance. 

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A select number of resources are available on PBS Learning Media; however, additional supporting materials can be found on the Khaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation’s Education Portal. There are currently 12 custom-designed units available that include background information, additional educational videos, interactive exercises, lesson plans, and more.This video belongs to Unit 4: Coral Feeding.
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PBS Learning Media

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