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III. Factors limiting the distribution of coral reefs
Coral reefs are sensitive to even for a slight change in the environment. Wide varieties of environmental factors are known to influence the distribution of coral reefs. There are six major physical factors that limit coral reef development and distribution viz., temperature, depth, light, salinity, sedimentation, exposure to air, etc. |
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