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Zooxanthellae are symbiotic algae that have adapted to live within the tissues of coral and other marine organisms, allowing them to perform photosynthesis and provide essential nutrients to their host. They possess specialized pigments that enable them to efficiently capture light, even in the often dimly lit depths of coral reefs. Their ability to regulate their own growth and reproduction in response to environmental conditions helps maintain the delicate balance of the coral ecosystem. Additionally, zooxanthellae can tolerate a range of temperatures and salinities, making them resilient in various marine environments.
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The symbiotic relationship that exists between coral polyps and zooxanthellae is called what?
The symbiotic relationship between coral polyps and zooxanthellae is called mutualistic, as both organisms benefit from the partnership. Zooxanthellae provide energy through photosynthesis to the coral polyps, while the coral provides shelter and nutrients to the zooxanthellae.
What animals eat zooxanthellae?
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What happens if the zooxanthellae are removed?
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What are zooxanthellae?
it's a type of plant that lives in the water
What kinda of organism coexist in nature?
zooxanthellae in coral.
What are the dinoflagellates that live in corals?
Zooxanthellae are a type of dinoflagellate that live in the "skin" of hard coral. It's a symbiotic relationship where the zooxanthellae are photosynthetic and produce nutrients for the host coral.
Does corals eat zooxanthellae?
No corals doesn't eat zooxanthellae they only eat zooplankton. Zooxanthallae helps corals to live and keeps corals colourful.They live on the coral polyps.
What kingdom is zooxanthellae in?
Zooxanthellae are a type of algae that belong to the kingdom Protista, specifically in the phylum Dinoflagellata. They form symbiotic relationships with various marine organisms, such as corals and jellyfish.
True or False Zooxanthallae live in the tissues of corals?
True. Zooxanthellae are a type of dinoflagellate that often live symbiotically in corals. Zooxanthellae are photosynthetic and provide the corals they live in with energy.
What causes coral to be colored?
Zooxanthellae is microscopic yellow-green algae. It has been theorized that zooxanthellae ( pronounced) zo·o·xan·thel·lae, living inside the tissues of the coral contributes to its brilliant color.
What is a producer in the coral reef?
Zooxanthellae. They are tiny plants that make coral.
What animals rely on coral?
sponges, their zooxanthellae and smaller organisms for protection
