• What Are Coral Reefs And What's Their Purpose?
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  • What are coral reefs primarily composed of?
    The skeletons of polyps
  • What role do polyps play in coral reefs?
    They secrete calcium carbonate to build protective skeletons
  • How do coral reefs help control the amount of carbon dioxide in the ocean?
    By absorbing carbon dioxide to build their skeletons
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