Which of the following best explains the role of deep sea coral reefs in the environment?

a.

they are responsible for fouling fishing lines.

b.

they are a quick-growing food source for deep water predators.

c.

they provide a critical habitat for many other organisms.

d.

they are a record of past climate conditions.

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