B). The coral is susceptible to starvation.
When coral becomes bleached, it loses the algae that provide it with food through photosynthesis. As a result, the coral becomes more susceptible to starvation and is more vulnerable to disease, ultimately leading to the death of the coral if conditions do not improve.
What happens after coral is bleached?
A). The coral produces peroxides.
B). The coral is susceptible to starvation.
C). The coral releases algae on to a sand dune.
D). The coral dies immediately.
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