Coral reefs are made up of genetically alike coral polyps. New polyps develop as offshoots from the parental polyp. What type of reproduction do coral polyps use?

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Coral polyps reproduce asexually by budding, where a new polyp forms as an outgrowth from the original polyp. This process leads to the formation of genetically identical colonies. Although sexual reproduction also occurs in coral polyps, it is less common than asexual reproduction.

Coral Reefs Are Made Up of Genetically Alike Coral Polyps