1. Coral bleaching is actually caused by the absence of ________. a) symbiotic dinoflagellates b) sunlight...

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1. Coral bleaching is actually caused by the absence of ________.

a) symbiotic dinoflagellates

b) sunlight

c) a calcium carbonate secreted by choanoflagellates

2. ________ are specialized to absorb nutrients from nonliving organic matter.

a) Plankton

b) Algae

c) Saprobes

Answer 1

Answer #1

1. a. symbiotic dinoflagellates

Coral reefs appear white due to the absence of these symbiotic algae and is known as coral bleaching.

2. c. Saprobes.

Saprobes derive their nutrition from dead organic matter. Example of saprobes - Fungi.

Answer 2

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