The dark areas on the map show the distribution of coral reefs around the world. What explanation best describes why the distribution of coral reefs is limited to the areas shown on the map? A. Competition for space is lowest in waters along the equator.
B. Equatorial waters provide some of the clearest water for symbiotic algae to produce energy.
C. Predation is lowest in areas along the equator because of increased rates of decomposition.
D. The corals need the strong water currents found here in order to find sufficient mates.

What is the correct term for an area of rotating currents in an ocean? when ocean currents combine, they create an area of rotating currents called an

The green colored pigment in chloroplasts is? a. nitrogen b. chlorophyll c. chlorophorm d. chlorofloromethane

Even though the ostrich is a flightless bird, ostriches still possess wings that stretch approximately two meters across when fully extended. scientists speculate that when dinosaurs became extinct, some of the birds that lived during that time became land dwellers since they were able to consume the food that the dinosaurs once ate. over time, these species grew larger and heavier. eventually, the ostrich species became too big to fly. the wings found on ostriches are known as a. analogous structures. b. homologous structures. c. vestigial structures. d. symmetrical structures.