Explain the process of coral bleaching

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1) Corals are actually a combination of two organisms: a simple animal and a photosynthetic dinoflagellate. The two have a symbiotic mutualism that enables corals to build large colonies. Explain what each of the two organisms contributes and gains in the symbiotic relationship 2) Why do we call it coral "bleaching?" Explain the process of coral bleaching and why the end result is a white, dead coral skeleton.

2) Which of the following anthropogenic factors is primarily responsible for coral bleaching?

a. Ocean acidification due to rising levels of carbon dioxide

b. Invasive species such as lionfish, which disrupt the cora reef food chain

c. Chemical pollution from sunscreens used by tourists swimming in coral reefs

d. Warmer water temperatures caused by global warming

e. Overgrowth of algal symbionts caused by nutrient pollution and eutrophication.

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