Which one of the following sites does not have coral reef formation?

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  1. Gulf of Cambay/Khambhat
  2. Gulf of Mannar
  3. Lakshadweep
  4. Andaman and Nicobar Islands

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Option 1 : Gulf of Cambay/Khambhat
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The correct answer is option 1 i.e Gulf of Cambay/Khambhat

Important points to remember:

Coral Reef:

  • Coral reefs are large underwater structures composed of the skeletons of colonial invertebrates called corals.
  • Reefs are formed of colonies of Polyps held together by Calcium Carbonate.
  • Coral belongs to the class Anthozoa in the animal phylum Cnidaria.
  • They are found in Australia, coast of Belize in Central America, Hawaii, Red Sea.
  • In India they are found in Gulf of Mannar, Palk bay, Gulg of Kutch, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep islands.
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