Teacher Update, Learn more: How are coral reefs formed?
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There are a variety of reef structures which can form due to the complex nature of shorelines. However, there are three classic structures that need to be understood: Fringe Reefs; Barrier reefs and Atoll reefs. For a coral reef to form you need several conditions: shallow water, warm water and of…
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