What does the Coenosarc do?
In corals, the coenosarc is the living tissue overlying the stony skeletal material of the coral. The coenosarc contains the gastrovascular canal system that links the polyps and allow them to share nutrients and symbiotic zooxanthellae.
What is a Hydrocaulus?
Definition of hydrocaulus : the simple or branched stem of a hydroid.
What does theca mean in English?
sheath
: an enveloping sheath or case of an animal or animal part.
What is a Hydranth?
Definition of hydranth : one of the feeding zooids of a hydroid colony.
What do Zooxanthellae give to their coral polyp?
Tiny plant cells called zooxanthellae live within most types of coral polyps. They help the coral survive by providing it with food resulting from photosynthesis. In turn, the coral polyps provide the cells with a protected environment and the nutrients they need to carry out photosynthesis.
What is coenosarc and Perisarc?
As nouns the difference between perisarc and coenosarc is that perisarc is (zoology) the outer hardened integument that covers most hydroids while coenosarc is (zoology) living body held in common by many organisms included in a composite zoophyte, by which they are in connection with eachâother.
What is Monostichodont?
In leeches, having only one row of teeth in each jaw.
What is Dithecous?
Dithecous. (Science: botany) Having two thecae, cells, or compartments. Origin: Pref.
What is the difference between lobe and theca?
Lobe is the flat part projecting from one of the ends of the anther filament. Theca are the cavity in the lobes.
What is a Gastrozooid?
Definition of gastrozooid : a zooid provided with a mouth and digestive organs : trophozooid.
What happens to zooxanthellae during bleaching?
Warmer water temperatures can result in coral bleaching. When water is too warm, corals will expel the algae (zooxanthellae) living in their tissues causing the coral to turn completely white. This is called coral bleaching.