Coral Reef Habitat (IMAGE) University of Hawaii at Manoa Caption More complex habitats tend to contain more species. Reef fishes and brittlestars using corals as habitat and for protection. Credit Damaris Torres-Pulliza Usage Restrictions Images may only be used with appropriate caption and credit. License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.