Scientists claim that a healthy coral reef is rich in biodiversity. Which observation provides the strongest evidence for this claim?(1 point)

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Coral reefs form only in warm shallow ocean waters typically near coastlines.
Coral reefs form only in warm shallow ocean waters typically near coastlines.

Coral reefs provide food and shelter for many ocean animals including corals, anemones, clams, and fish.
Coral reefs provide food and shelter for many ocean animals including corals, anemones, clams, and fish.

The coral reef is built on the skeletons of coral animals.
The coral reef is built on the skeletons of coral animals.

Coral reefs depend on clear ocean water that transmits light.

Answer 1

The observation that provides the strongest evidence for the claim that a healthy coral reef is rich in biodiversity is:

Coral reefs provide food and shelter for many ocean animals including corals, anemones, clams, and fish.

This observation directly indicates the variety of species that depend on coral reefs, demonstrating the biodiversity typically found in a healthy reef ecosystem.