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inorganic components of coral reefs
calcium carbonate
what living organisms form the reef
coral polyps and dinoflagellates
why are reefs found in shallow warm waters
they need sunlight to undergo photosynthesis
fringing reef
directly attached to a shore
barrier reef
separated from the land by a deep channel or lagoon
atoll
circular reef extends around a lagoon (no island)
What is the importance of bio-erodes In reef systems
constructive - ✔ coral reefs to make sure theyre in the ocean water
what is Darwins paradox
reef is oasis in the desert of an ocean
How is there biodiversity in nutrient- poor water?
nutrient recyclings
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