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Coral reefs are formed by ________

A. Volcanic rocks

B. Marine sediments

C. Chlorine material precipitated from sea water

D. Tiny colonial marine animals which construct limestone skeleton material

Answer: Option D

Solution(By Examveda Team)

Coral reefs are formed by tiny colonial marine animals which construct limestone skeleton material. Massive reef structures are formed when each individual stony coral organism or polyp secretes a skeleton of calcium carbonate.

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