Dinoflagellates That Live Endosymbiotically in Corals Are Useful to the Corals

question 194

Multiple Choice

Dinoflagellates that live endosymbiotically in corals are useful to the corals because they

• A) photosynthesize.
• B) ward off predators with their nematocysts.
• C) produce toxic compounds that paralyze prey.
• D) generate heat, allowing metabolic processes to take place more rapidly.
• E) help with the diffusion of waste expelled by the coral.

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Definitions:

Habituation

The method through which a person becomes used to a stimulus by being exposed to it multiple times, resulting in a reduced reaction.

Perceptual Skills

Abilities related to the interpretation of sensory input, such as recognizing patterns, objects, and spatial relationships.

Dishabituation

A renewal of response in a habituated organism following the presentation of a novel stimulus.

Disinhibition

A reduction in restraint or the inhibition of impulses, often leading to impulsive or risky behavior.