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coral is actually little tinny animals clumped together to make one. Coral reef barriers are usually found in warm water around the tropics.

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What is coral reef?

A coral reef is an underwater ecosystem characterized by reef-building corals


What is a coral reef?

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What kind of coral is found in the Great Barrier Reef?

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Is a coral reef living and dead?

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