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(a) How would you differentiate primary productivity from seondary productivity ?
(b) Why is productivity maximum in the coral reefs?

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(a) Refer to article 14.10.2, page V/115
(b) Productivity is maximum in the coral reefs because they grow in areas having good light, enough warm water and abundant nutrients.
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