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Which of the following is not an important condition for growth of coral?

Which of the following is not an important condition for growth of coral? Correct Answer Wave-free salt water

Wave-free salt water is not an important condition for growth of coral. Corals need saltwater to survive and require a certain balance in the ratio of salt to water. This is why corals don't live in areas where rivers drain fresh water into the ocean (“estuaries”).

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