SSC CSIR ASO/SO Mock Test 2023 General Knowledge Ecology and Environment Ecology and Functions of an ecosystem
With reference to Deep-sea corals and shallow water corals, consider the following statements:
1. Shallow-water coral reefs are limited to warm tropical waters while deep-sea corals are found throughout the world’s oceans.
2. Shallow water corals have lower diversity than deep-sea corals.
3. Shallow-water corals rely on photosynthetic algae for food while deep-sea corals rely on organic material falling from the surface.
How many of the above statements are correct?
1
Only one
2
Only two
3
All three
4
None