The optimal temperature range for the survival and growth of most reef-building corals is 20°C to 30°C.
Living Coral reefs occur in sea water with temperature of
Asked in GPSC Prelims CSP 2 2017 · Topic: Biodiversity (Marine Biodiversity (Coral Reefs, Mangroves, Estuaries))
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