When the temperature in the ocean becomes too hot, the algae become harmful to coral and are expelled. This process is often associated with coral bleaching, where the stress from higher temperatures causes corals to expel the algae (zooxanthellae) that live symbiotically within their tissues, leading to a loss of color and essential nutrients for the corals.
What happens to algae when the temperature in the ocean becomes too hot? (1 point)
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The algae are susceptible to infection.
The algae are susceptible to infection.
The algae thrive, providing benefits for coral.
The algae thrive, providing benefits for coral.
The algae become harmful to coral and are expelled.
The algae become harmful to coral and are expelled.
The algae become pale.
The algae become pale.
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