Polyp Development Coral reefs begin with tiny animals called polyps, which secrete calcium carbonate skeletons forming the reef structure. These polyps live in symbiosis with zooxanthellae algae, providing them shelter while receiving nutrients from algal photosynthesis. The relationship enables corals to thrive in nutrient-poor tropical waters,

Canopy Structure Rainforests feature distinct vertical layers supporting diverse life forms. The emergent layer contains scattered giant trees reaching heights over 200 feet, while the dense canopy below forms a continuous cover blocking most sunlight. This layered structure creates multiple microclimates, each supporting specialized plant and a

Orbital Advantages Space telescopes operate above Earth's atmosphere, eliminating atmospheric distortion that affects ground-based observations. This positioning allows them to detect wavelengths of light, including ultraviolet and infrared, that Earth's atmosphere typically blocks. Operating in the vacuum of space also eliminates weather interf

Fundamental Principles Quantum physics describes behavior of matter and energy at the atomic and subatomic scale. Unlike classical physics, quantum mechanics reveals particles can exist in multiple states simultaneously (superposition) until measured. The uncertainty principle states we cannot precisely know both a particle's position and moment