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What are corals? Give their uses.

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Corals are the skeletons of marine invertebrates. They form structures called coral reefs. They are used as calcium supplements, and often in bone reconstructive surgeries. They are also used in the treatment of multiple sclerosis, and heart diseases It has also been reported to be beneficial in preventing cancer.

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