Write a brief note on coral reef. - Vidyadip

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Write a brief note on coral reef.

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Coral reefs are large-sized calcareous structures whose upper surface is located near the surface of the sea. It is made of calcium carbonate and is produced by the polyps of animals of the class Anthozoa of the phylum Colenetrata of invertebrate animals. Coral reefs are found in the world.
Corals are the most fertile ecosystems within the ecosystems. They develop in warm shallow environments and provide support to an incredible diversity of organisms. Apart from this, they are also the nurseries of many fishes on which humans depend for food. Corals in our country. Reefs are found in the eastern western coastal areas and in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Barrier type coral reefs are found in the Union Territory of Lakshadweep.

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