The constructive phase of coral reef formation involves:

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The constructive phase of coral reef formation involves the settling of planula larvae, which eventually grow into polyps and contribute to the growth of the reef structure. Option A is incorrect because the consumption of soft corals by crown of thorns sea stars is a destructive process that can harm coral reefs. Option C may indirectly contribute to coral reef formation by providing a substrate for coral settlement, but it is not a direct part of the constructive phase.

The Constructive Phase of Coral Reef Formation Involves