Corals get their colors due to the presence of __________

Chlorophyll

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Zooxanthellae

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Solution

The correct option is B
Zooxanthellae
Tiny plant cells called zooxanthellae live within most types of coral polyps. They help the coral survive by providing it with food resulting from photosynthesis.

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Corals get their colors due to the presence of __________

The correct option is B ZooxanthellaeTiny plant cells called zooxanthellae live within most types of coral polyps. They help the coral survive by providing it with food resulting from photosynthesis.

The correct option is B
Zooxanthellae
Tiny plant cells called zooxanthellae live within most types of coral polyps. They help the coral survive by providing it with food resulting from photosynthesis.