How much biomass in tropical coral reefs is attributed to the coral alone?

a. 15%
b. 30%
c. 50%
d. 75%


ANS: D
There is a great deal of participation by other organisms in coral reefs. The biodiversity is high. Fish
and calcareous algae are just some of the other residents in a coral reef. Information can be found in
the section Examples of Marine Communities

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