Suppose Corals Had Never Evolved on Earth

question 28

Multiple Choice

Suppose corals had never evolved on Earth. What is one way in which Earth's oceans would likely be different today?

• A) There would be more fish.
• B) There would be fewer islands.
• C) There would be no ocean algae.
• D) Ocean ecosystems would be more diverse.

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