Those Dinoflagellates That Live in an Intimate Association with Corals

question 42

Multiple Choice

Those dinoflagellates that live in an intimate association with corals are called

• A)zooxanthellae.
• B)parasites.
• C)lichens.
• D)phytoplankton.

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Definitions:

Potassium

A chemical element with symbol K and atomic number 19, it's a vital nutrient that regulates fluid balance and nerve signals.

Oxidation Number

The oxidation number is a value assigned to an element in a chemical compound that represents the number of electrons lost or gained by an atom of that element in the compound.

Oxygen

A chemical element with the symbol O, essential for most forms of life and known for its role in combustion and respiration.

MgO

Magnesium oxide, a white hygroscopic solid mineral that is used as a refractory material, in medication, and as a magnesium source in animal feeds.