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What is a coral skeletal structure that has voids between the polyps?

a.) organic structure

b.) perforated structure

c.) exhaustive structure

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Answer:

I'm pretty sure it's A

Step-by-step explanation:

coral skeletons are biocomposites (mineral+organics) or calcium carbonate

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Answer:

A

Step-by-step explanation:

Each polyp makes its own cup-shaped skeleton called a calyx ("KAY-lix)" from limestone (calcium carbonate). The base of the calyx is called the basal plate, and the outer walls of the calyx are called the theca ("THEE-kuh")

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