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A tropical coral reef is a type of ecosystem in the ocean. Tropical coral reefs are found in warm, shallow water near the equator. They have many large formations called
corals.
Corals may look like rocks or plants, but they are actually structures made up of living animals and can grow over time.
Corals provide shelter for fish, crabs, eels, and many other organisms. These coral reef organisms are prey for larger animals, such as sea turtles, sharks, and dolphins. Most of these organisms need tropical coral reefs in order to survive and reproduce.
a tropical coral reef
several types of corals
Which of the following are characteristics of tropical coral reefs? Select all that apply.
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