Soft coral growing on a reef. Unlike other corals, soft corals do not produce calcium carbonate skeletons and don't form reefs. They thrive in nutrien

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Soft coral growing on a reef. Unlike other corals, soft corals do not produce calcium carbonate skeletons and don't form reefs. They thrive in nutrient-rich waters with less light intensity.

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