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The large-scale growth of coral reefs millions of years ago was primarily triggered by the relationship between corals and zooxanthellae. This symbiotic relationship allows corals to obtain nutrients from the photosynthetic algae (zooxanthellae), enabling them to thrive and grow.
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An accurate statement about biodiversity in coral reefs is: More new species have evolved in coral reef habitats than in most other types of habitats. Coral reefs are known for their high levels of biodiversity and complex ecosystems, making them hotspots for species evolution.
Which of the following triggered large-scale growth of coral reefs millions of years ago?(1 point)
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the relationship between corals and zooxanthellae
the relationship between corals and zooxanthellae
the extinction of some species of algae
the extinction of some species of algae
the evolution of new species of fishes
the evolution of new species of fishes
the effect of tsunamis on marine life
2. Which statement about biodiversity in coral reefs is accurate?(1 point)
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Coral reefs have much biodiversity, but most species that live there migrated from other habitats.
Coral reefs have much biodiversity, but most species that live there migrated from other habitats.
Species that evolved in coral reef habitats always stay in those habitats.
Species that evolved in coral reef habitats always stay in those habitats.
Most organisms that live in coral reef habitats are zooxanthellae.
Most organisms that live in coral reef habitats are zooxanthellae.
More new species have evolved in coral reef habitats than in most other types of habitats.
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