Coral, a sessile animal, relies on its relationship with plant-like algae to build the largest structures of biological origin on Earth.
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Sessile
/ˈsɛsaɪl/
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sedentary behavior
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Corals are sessile animals that "take root" on the ocean floor. It's no wonder that many people think corals are plants!
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Corals are sessile, which means that they permanently attach themselves to the ocean floor, essentially "taking root" like most plants do.
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The plant produces long spikes covered with tiny, sessile flowers arranged along the central stem.
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