Stony Corals: Stony corals are reef-building corals that secrete calcium carbonate skeletons. They are responsible for creating massive structures like barrier reefs or atolls.
Polyps: Polyps are tiny individual organisms that make up a coral colony. They have tentacles and live inside the calcium carbonate skeleton, forming the living part of the coral.
Coral Bleaching:Coral bleaching is the process where corals lose their vibrant colors due to stress, leading to the expulsion of symbiotic algae and potential death if not resolved.