During the inventory of bacterial genes present in the Sargasso Sea in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, a research team concluded that at least 1800 bacterial species were discovered. Based on what you know about this area, what would you expect to see in coral reef waters?

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Coral reef waters are known to be some of the most diverse ecosystems on the planet. There are many different species of plants and animals living in close proximity, which provides many opportunities for genetic diversity. Additionally, coral reefs are important sources of nutrients for many different types of organisms, which can lead to even greater genetic diversity. Therefore, it would be expected to see markedly greater genetic diversity in coral reef waters compared to the Sargasso Sea.

During the Inventory of Bacterial Genes Present in the Sargasso