Coral Reef Ecology Vocabulary

noun a type of algae that lives symbiotically within the tissues of certain marine animals, such as corals

• Zooxanthellae are photosynthetic algae that live in symbiosis with coral reefs.
• The zooxanthellae help the coral reefs by providing them with nutrients.
• The coral reefs and zooxanthellae are like best buds, always looking out for each other.
• The zooxanthellae are the lifeblood of the coral reefs, keeping them vibrant and healthy.

noun a small opening in the surface of coral through which the coral polyp extends to feed and respire

• The acropore is the highest point on a coral reef structure.
• Hey, did you see that cool acropore while snorkeling?
• That acropore is lit, dude!
• The acropore of success for her was reaching the top of her career.

noun a plural noun referring to the entrance or gateway of a temple or sacred space in ancient Greece

• The actipylaea of the ancient temple were meticulously restored by the archaeologists.
• I heard there are some actipylaea ruins up on the hill, wanna check them out?
• That old building has some cool actipylaea vibes, let's explore it!
• The actipylaea of knowledge in that library is vast and enlightening.