In the higher parts of reefs, where wave energy is greatest, ____ corals tend to dominate.

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Branching corals have a more complex and sturdy structure that allows them to withstand the strong wave energy found in the higher parts of reefs. Platelifes, brain, and encrusting corals have a flatter structure, making them more vulnerable to wave damage. Soft corals do not have a hard skeleton and are not considered reef-building corals.

In the Higher Parts of Reefs, Where Wave Energy Is