Glossary of Terms
Coral Reef - a reef composed mainly of coral and other organic matter of whichparts have
Solidified into limestone.
Ecosystem –
A system formed by the interaction of a community of organismswith
Their environment.
Polyps –
A cnidarian in its sedentary stage. Polyps have hollow, tube-shaped bodies with a central mouth on top surrounded bytentacles.
Some cnidarians, such as corals and sea anemones, only exist as polyps
After their larval stage, while others turninto medusas as adults or lack a polyp
Stage completely.
Pesticide - a chemical preparation for destroying plant, fungal, or animalpests.
