What Happens When Corals Exceed Their Normal Temperatures for Too

question 45

Multiple Choice

What happens when corals exceed their normal temperatures for too long of a period of time?

• A) Coral polyps overheat and die
• B) Corals eject their zooxanthellae
• C) Corals break down their shells
• D) Corals increase their zooxanthallae

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