Question

Why are coral reefs limited to certain locations on the planet

Answer 1

Answer:

Because of strict environmental restrictions, coral reefs generally are confined to tropical and semi-tropical waters. ... This is because most reef-building corals contain photosynthetic algae, called zooxanthellae, which live in their tissues. The corals and algae have a unique relationship.

Answer 2

Coral reefs is limited to certain location on the planet because of the presence of certain photosynthetic organism.

Explanation:

• This photosynthetic algae require warm water for the formation of the coral reef. As a result of this they are found mostly in the tropical and the subtropical belt. In addition to this the photosynthetic algae require a large amount of Sunlight for performing photosynthesis.

• As a result of this they are found in only those region of the sea which are not polluted and are are present in clear water so that sunlight can penetrate through it.

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