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Assembling the Underwater Biota of Key Largo: A Coral Reef Adventure

Dive into the vibrant ecosystem of Key Largo as we explore the fascinating biota, including plate corals, branching corals, sea fans, and sea urchins. Discover the crucial role of sponges and seagrass beds in maintaining biodiversity. Witness the growth of coralline algae over the Key Largo Limestone and understand the significance of spurs and grooves in the reef structure. Join our dedicated team as we review diverse reef creatures and examine the process of bioerosion within this dynamic environment.

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Assembling the Underwater Biota of Key Largo: A Coral Reef Adventure

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  1. Assembling the “biota”

  2. Plate corals Sand Branching corals Seafans Sea urchins Sponges Seagrass Some of the “biota”

  3. The “coralline algae” covers the “Key Largo Limestone”

  4. “Growing” the seagrass bed

  5. Spurs and grooves

  6. Schools of “fish”

  7. The scribe is a key team member!

  8. THE FINAL PRODUCT (Remember, this is not a cake- decorating exercise)

  9. Reviewing the reef creatures

  10. Bioerosion begins

  11. THAT’S ALL FOLKS!

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