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Kisachek [45]
3 years ago
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What are the similarities between the coastal oceans and coral reefs

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Doss [256]3 years ago
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Answer:A coral reef is an underwater ecosystem characterized by reef-building corals. Reefs are formed of colonies of coral polyps held together by calcium carbonate. ... Unlike sea anemones, corals secrete hard carbonate exoskeletons that support and protect the coral.

Coastal oceans are commonly defined as the areas from the shoreline to the outer edge of the continental margin. They connect the continents to the open ocean and serve as a link for transporting organic and inorganic, natural and anthropogenic material from land to sea.

Coastal oceans in tropical areas have similar characteristics to their temperate counterparts. ... Coral reefs are biologically diverse and rich habitats that occur in relatively nutrient-poor environments along coastlines. Areas that have too many nutrients often harbor too much algal growth to sustain coral growth.,

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