When the temperature in the ocean becomes too hot, the algae become harmful to coral and are expelled. This process is known as coral bleaching, where the stress from high temperatures leads to the loss of the symbiotic relationship between coral and the algae (zooxanthellae) that provide essential nutrients to the coral.
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What happens to algae when the temperature in the ocean becomes too hot? (1 point)
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The algae thrive, providing benefits for coral.
The algae thrive, providing benefits for coral.
The algae become pale.
The algae become pale.
The algae are susceptible to infection.
The algae are susceptible to infection.
The algae become harmful to coral and are expelled.
The algae become harmful to coral and are expelled.
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