Life in the Great Barrier Reef — Passage and Quiz
Life in the Great Barrier Reef
Life in the Great Barrier Reef is incredibly diverse and colorful. This underwater ecosystem is home to over 1,500 species of fish, including clownfish, parrotfish, and angelfish. Sea turtles are also important residents of the reef. Six of the world's seven sea turtle species can be found here, including the green sea turtle and the hawksbill turtle. These turtles use the reef for feeding and as a resting place during their long ocean journeys. Coral is the foundation of the reef's ecosystem.
These tiny animals create habitats for other creatures and are food for some fish. The reef is also home to other fascinating animals like dugongs (sea cows), sharks, and giant clams. All these creatures depend on each other and the coral for survival, making the Great Barrier Reef a delicate and important ecosystem.
Quiz
1. How many species of fish live in the Great Barrier Reef?
2. How many of the world's sea turtle species can be found in the Great Barrier Reef?
3. Which of these is NOT mentioned as a type of fish living in the Great Barrier Reef?
4. What do sea turtles use the reef for?
5. Which animal is described as the foundation of the reef's ecosystem?
6. What is a dugong?
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