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What sorts of marine organisms can be found in coral areas in Hong Kong?

Although there has no reef structure in Hong Kong, large coral community can provide hiding spaces, shelters and substrata for other organisms to settle and grow.

Similar to coral reef, large coral community has also high primary productivity and therefore can provide numerous organisms with abundant food resources.

The coral-associated organisms found in Hong Kong are very diverse. The commonest groups are classified as follows:
Phylum Porifera Sponges
Phylum Cnidaria

Hydroids
Jellyfish
Sea Anemones

Phylum Ctenopora Comb Jellies
Phyla Platyhelminthes & Annelida Flatworms & Segmented Worms
Phylum Mollusca

Snails & Sea Slugs
Clams & Oysters
Octopus, Cuttlefish & Squids

Phylum Arthropoda Shrimps & Crabs
Phylum Echinodermata

Starfish & Brittle Stars
Feather Stars & Sea Urchins
Sea Cucumbers

Phylum Chordata

Sea Squirts
Reef Fish

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