Lecture 17 Flashcards

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zooxanthellae (photosynthesis algae - dinoflagellates)

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energy from photo to fix CO2 into carbohydrate –> coral
coral produces nitrogen, phosphate and CO2 –> algae
photobleaching: discr

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photobleaching

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disruption in symbiotic relationship

changes in temp, pH

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