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New Insights into Coral Reef Expansion and Its Impact on Modern Coral Life
A recent study highlights a significant coral reef expansion that occurred between Australia and Southeast Asia, potentially shedding light on the origins of contemporary coral species.
Editorial Staff
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Updated 7 days ago
Research published in Science Advances indicates that the largest expansion of coral reefs in the last 100 million years took place between 20 and 10 million years ago.
This expansion, occurring in the waters between Australia and Southeast Asia, may provide crucial insights into the evolutionary history of modern coral life.
The findings could enhance our understanding of coral ecosystems and their resilience in the face of environmental changes.