[Solved] Which one of the following statements is not correct? [IAS 2008]

Q.	Which one of the following statements is not correct? [IAS 2008]
A.	Most reef-forming, corals prefer sea temperature between 17°C and 33°C
B.	Coral growth is usually restricted to the upper 25 or 30 m of the sea
C.	Coral animals belong to the organisms of Phylum Porifera
D.	Coral animals live in a mutualistic relationship with algae
Answer» B. Coral growth is usually restricted to the upper 25 or 30 m of the sea

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