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Why are coral reefs generally limited in distribution to shallow marine waters?
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drwls
You will find the answer here.

http://www.pennekamppark.com/reefinfo.html

They acquire energy from the sun, through photosynthesis carried out by plankton withing the polyps. They also prefer the warmer water of shallow seas.
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