Zooxanthellae are microscopic algae that live in symbiosis with corals and other marine organisms. They provide their hosts with energy through photosynthesis, which helps coral growth and coloration. In return, they receive nutrients and protection from their host. These algae are crucial for reef health, and their loss due to environmental stress can lead to coral bleaching. #zooxanthellae #symbioticrelationship #cellextraction #coralfood #sps #lps #anemone #clam #reeftank #nearth
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Zooxanthellae are microscopic algae that live in symbiosis with corals and other marine organisms. They provide their hosts with energy through photosynthesis, which helps coral growth and coloration. In return, they receive nutrients and protection from their host. These algae are crucial for reef health, and their loss due to environmental stress can lead to coral bleaching. #zooxanthellae #symbioticrelationship #cellextraction #coralfood #sps #lps #anemone #clam #reeftank #nearth
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Most reef-building corals rely on partnerships with algae, or zooxanthellae, which live in their tissue. The coral serves as a home and provides products for photosynthesis, and in return the algae remove wastes and supply the coral with nutrients resulting from that photosynthesis. An added bonus is the algae giving corals their unique and beautiful colors! https://oceanservice.noaa.gov/education/tutorial_corals/coral02_zooxanthellae.html 📷: Noaa Fisheries/Damaris Torres-Puliza | NOAA Coral Re
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Most reef-building corals rely on partnerships with algae, or zooxanthellae, which live in their tissue. The coral serves as a home and provides products for photosynthesis, and in return the algae remove wastes and supply the coral with nutrients resulting from that photosynthesis. An added bonus is the algae giving corals their unique and beautiful colors! https://oceanservice.noaa.gov/education/tutorial_corals/coral02_zooxanthellae.html 📷: Noaa Fisheries/Damaris Torres-Puliza | NOAA Coral Re
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