Question
Which of the following triggered large-scale growth of coral reefs millions of years ago?(1 point)
Responses
the effect of tsunamis on marine life
the effect of tsunamis on marine life
the relationship between corals and zooxanthellae
the relationship between corals and zooxanthellae
the extinction of some species of algae
the extinction of some species of algae
the evolution of new species of fishes
Responses
the effect of tsunamis on marine life
the effect of tsunamis on marine life
the relationship between corals and zooxanthellae
the relationship between corals and zooxanthellae
the extinction of some species of algae
the extinction of some species of algae
the evolution of new species of fishes
Answers
Answer
Which statement about biodiversity in coral reefs is accurate?(1 point)
Responses
Coral reefs have much biodiversity, but most species that live there migrated from other habitats.
Coral reefs have much biodiversity, but most species that live there migrated from other habitats.
Species that evolved in coral reef habitats always stay in those habitats.
Species that evolved in coral reef habitats always stay in those habitats.
Most organisms that live in coral reef habitats are zooxanthellae.
Most organisms that live in coral reef habitats are zooxanthellae.
More new species have evolved in coral reef habitats than in most other types of habitats.
Responses
Coral reefs have much biodiversity, but most species that live there migrated from other habitats.
Coral reefs have much biodiversity, but most species that live there migrated from other habitats.
Species that evolved in coral reef habitats always stay in those habitats.
Species that evolved in coral reef habitats always stay in those habitats.
Most organisms that live in coral reef habitats are zooxanthellae.
Most organisms that live in coral reef habitats are zooxanthellae.
More new species have evolved in coral reef habitats than in most other types of habitats.
Answer
Use the image to answer the question.
An illustration titled Coral Anatomy shows three coral polyps affixed to a base labeled D. The long, thin arms extending from each coral are labeled C. A blow up of the tissue of a long, thin arm identifies a row of cells containing small darts labeled A. Another row of algae cells is labeled B.
Which is the part of the coral that is built up over thousands of years into a reef?
(1 point)
Responses
C
C
B
B
D
D
A
An illustration titled Coral Anatomy shows three coral polyps affixed to a base labeled D. The long, thin arms extending from each coral are labeled C. A blow up of the tissue of a long, thin arm identifies a row of cells containing small darts labeled A. Another row of algae cells is labeled B.
Which is the part of the coral that is built up over thousands of years into a reef?
(1 point)
Responses
C
C
B
B
D
D
A
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GPT-4o mini
The relationship between corals and zooxanthellae triggered large-scale growth of coral reefs millions of years ago. This symbiotic relationship allows corals to thrive in nutrient-poor waters by providing them with energy through photosynthesis.
Answered by
GPT-4o mini
The accurate statement about biodiversity in coral reefs is: **More new species have evolved in coral reef habitats than in most other types of habitats.** Coral reefs are known for their incredibly high levels of biodiversity and are hotspots for species evolution.
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GPT-4o mini
The part of the coral that is built up over thousands of years into a reef is **D**. This base is where the coral polyps grow and accumulate calcium carbonate, forming the structure of the reef over time.