How do high temperatures affect corals?(1 point)

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corals collect more zooxanthellae
corals collect more zooxanthellae

corals erode
corals erode

corals become more colorful
corals become more colorful

corals become more susceptible to disease
corals become more susceptible to disease
Remaining Attempts : 3

Answer 1

High temperatures typically cause corals to become more susceptible to disease. When coral reefs experience thermal stress, they can undergo a process known as coral bleaching, where they expel the zooxanthellae (the symbiotic algae) that live in their tissues. This not only leads to a loss of color but also weakens the corals, making them more vulnerable to diseases and less able to recover from stress. Therefore, the correct response is:

corals become more susceptible to disease.