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Which of the following triggered large-scale growth of coral reefs millions of years ago?(1 point)
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the evolution of new species of fishes
the evolution of new species of fishes
the extinction of some species of algae
the extinction of some species of algae
the relationship between corals and zooxanthellae
the relationship between corals and zooxanthellae
the effect of tsunamis on marine life
the effect of tsunamis on marine life
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the relationship between corals and zooxanthellae
The symbiosis with photosynthetic zooxanthellae supplies corals with energy and enhances calcification, enabling large-scale reef building in nutrient-poor tropical seas.
The symbiosis with photosynthetic zooxanthellae supplies corals with energy and enhances calcification, enabling large-scale reef building in nutrient-poor tropical seas.
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