Question

The Coral reef ecosystem has a higher diversity of organisms than any other ecosystem. explain the conditions necessary for coral reefs to form. include in your explanation the relationship between coral and algae. predict whether a coral reef would be likely to form near the mouth of a major river. explain why or why not.

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Answer 1

Corals need a shallow place to live in, an ample amount of sunlight and warm water conditions in order to grow. They produce a hard structure that encloses its body. When they die, the hard structure remains and new coral animals are attached to it. As a result, coral reefs are formed over time.