Anukruti posted an MCQ
November 06, 2020 • 14:51 pm 30 points
  • IIT JAM
  • Geology (GG)

Coral reefs are typically found in

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    Rahul kumar

    Coral reefs can survive in euphotic zone. The photic zone, euphotic zone, epipelagic zone, or sunlit zone is the uppermost layer of the sea that receives sunlight, allowing phytoplankton to perform photosynthesis.

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    Sajan sarthak Best Answer

    Tropical:- because the temperature need for coral growth ;Different corals living in different regions can withstand various temperature fluctuations. However, corals generally live in water temperatures of 68–90° F or 20–32° C. Corals need clear water that lets sunlight through. They don’t thrive well when the water is opaque. Sediment and plankton can cloud water, which decreases the amount of sunlight that reaches the zooxanthellae. Euphotic zone is not that much good option because temperature is also required. The euphotic zone is the layer closer to the surface that receives enough light for photosynthesis to occur

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