Discuss the Symbiotic Relationship That Reef Building Coral Have with Zooxanthellae

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Essay

Discuss the symbiotic relationship that reef building coral have with zooxanthellae. Define coral bleaching and discuss possible causes for this development and the ecological impact of this process.

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Definitions:

Equivalent Annual Cost

A financial metric that calculates the annual cost of owning, operating, and maintaining an asset over its entire life, allowing for the comparison of different assets' costs.

Required Return

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Accounts Payable

The amount of money a company owes its suppliers for goods and services purchased on credit.

Accounts Receivable

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