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Coral Species Lakshadweep Bhavyam

The document discusses the coral species found in Lakshadweep, highlighting the unique coral reefs that support marine biodiversity. It details various types of corals, including hard and soft corals, and provides specific examples such as Acropora formosa and Porites lutea. The document also addresses threats to coral reefs, emphasizing the need for conservation to protect these fragile ecosystems.

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Coral Species Lakshadweep Bhavyam

The document discusses the coral species found in Lakshadweep, highlighting the unique coral reefs that support marine biodiversity. It details various types of corals, including hard and soft corals, and provides specific examples such as Acropora formosa and Porites lutea. The document also addresses threats to coral reefs, emphasizing the need for conservation to protect these fragile ecosystems.

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Coral Species of Lakshadweep

Name: Bhavyam
Class: 9th B
Roll No.: 9
School: Guru Teg Bahadur School
Introduction to Coral Reefs
• • Coral reefs are underwater ecosystems
made up of coral polyps.
• • Lakshadweep has the only coral atolls in
India.
• • Corals support marine biodiversity.
Types of Corals
• • Hard Corals (Scleractinia): Build reefs
• • Soft Corals (Alcyonacea): Flexible, colorful
• • Lakshadweep mainly has hard corals.
Acropora formosa
• • Common Name: Staghorn Coral
• • Scientific Name: Acropora formosa
• • Fast-growing and branching coral
• • Found widely in shallow lagoons
Porites lutea
• • Common Name: Boulder Coral
• • Scientific Name: Porites lutea
• • Forms large, dome-shaped colonies
• • Very resistant to bleaching
Montipora digitata
• • Common Name: Finger Coral
• • Scientific Name: Montipora digitata
• • Grows in finger-like projections
• • Found in reef flats
Favia speciosa
• • Common Name: Honeycomb Coral
• • Scientific Name: Favia speciosa
• • Distinct hexagonal patterns
• • Found in outer reef slopes
Turbinaria mesenterina
• • Common Name: Disc Coral
• • Scientific Name: Turbinaria mesenterina
• • Looks like a cup or disc
• • Found in deep reef zones
Pocillopora damicornis
• • Common Name: Cauliflower Coral
• • Scientific Name: Pocillopora damicornis
• • Small branches and bushy
• • Sensitive to environmental changes
Diploastrea heliopora
• • Common Name: Brain Coral
• • Scientific Name: Diploastrea heliopora
• • Grooved surface like a brain
• • Slow-growing, long-living
Threats to Coral Reefs
• • Coral bleaching due to warming
• • Pollution and plastic waste
• • Overfishing and tourism
• • Need for marine conservation
Conclusion & Protection
• • Lakshadweep’s corals are unique and fragile
• • Essential to protect marine biodiversity
• • Coral reef protection = ocean health

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