Which statement about biodiversity in coral reefs is accurate?(1 point)

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Species that evolved in coral reef habitats always stay in those habitats.
Species that evolved in coral reef habitats always stay in those habitats.

More new species have evolved in coral reef habitats than in most other types of habitats.
More new species have evolved in coral reef habitats than in most other types of habitats.

Most organisms that live in coral reef habitats are zooxanthellae.
Most organisms that live in coral reef habitats are zooxanthellae.

Coral reefs have much biodiversity, but most species that live there migrated from other habitats.
Coral reefs have much biodiversity, but most species that live there migrated from other habitats.

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The most accurate statement about biodiversity in coral reefs is:

Coral reefs have much biodiversity, but most species that live there migrated from other habitats.

This statement reflects the complex dynamics of marine ecosystems, where while many species are highly specialized to coral reef environments, a significant portion of the biodiversity may originate from or still interact with other habitats.