Coral Bleaching Refers to a Process Whereby ________

question 64

Multiple Choice

Coral bleaching refers to a process whereby ________.

• A) warmer water temperatures lead to increased productivity in coral reefs
• B) zooxanthellae eat carbohydrates produced by the coral, resulting in a change of coral colour
• C) corals expel the zooxanthellae that serve as their primary food source
• D) zooxanthellae attack the coral's protective skeleton, resulting in death of the corals

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