Question

<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Coral bleaching refers to expulsion of the zooxanthellae by the corals due to temperature or pollution related stress.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is A True

<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Coral bleaching occurs when the relationship between the coral host and zooxanthellae, which give coral much of their colour, breaks down. Without the zooxanthellae, the tissue of the coral animal appears transparent and the coral's bright white skeleton is revealed. Corals begin to starve once they bleach