Rachel Rodgers, the Greensboro Science Center’s primary coral aquarist, explains what corals are and how the symbiotic relationship between coral polyps and the algae zooxanthellae contributes to corals’ unique and vibrant colors.
So, is coral a plant or an animal? Dive into the mysterious life of corals at the Greensboro Science Center.
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