CoralPolyps
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Coral Polyps
"Corals don't have 'immune memory,' such as the T cells and antibodies found in humans. Instead they have an ancient defense system called the innate immune system." [1]
- ↑ Burge CA, Mouchka ME, Harvell CD and Roberts S (2013) Immune response of the Caribbean sea fan, Gorgonia ventalina, exposed to an Aplanochytrium parasite as revealed by transcriptome sequencing. Front. Physiol. 4:180. doi: 10.3389/fphys.2013.00180 http://www.frontiersin.org/Invertebrate_Physiology/10.3389/fphys.2013.00180/abstract
General Definition and Space
- talk about what a Polyp is and where they are found
General Structure
- Describe the different parts that make up the Polyp and what they do. (Tentacle, mouth, basal plate, etc.)
Symbiotic Relationship Between Zooxzanthellae
- Define symbiosis.
- Explain how Polyps and Zooxzanthellae have a symbiotic relationship. (what each does for each other)
- Explain how through this relationship both are mutually benefited.
- Explain how the relationship is also obligative. Meaning that, in most cases, neither can live without the other.
Difference Between Stony Coral and Soft Coral Coral
Interconnectedness of Polyps
How and what do Polyps Eat?
How do Polyps Reproduce?