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Coral Reefs: A Challenge for Your Understanding of Marine Life
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What is the primary organism responsible for building coral reefs?
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Coral polyps
💡 Explanation:
Coral polyps are tiny marine invertebrates that secrete a hard exoskeleton made of calcium carbonate. Over time, these exoskeletons accumulate and form coral reefs.