Fill in the blanks. Zooxanthelae are __________  (type of organism) that live within the tissues of some coral.  These zooxanthelae provide up to 80% of ________  for the coral.  The positive-positive interaction between coral and zooxanthelae is an example of a __________  .  When stressed, coral will eject their zooxanthelae, which is known as _________

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Zooxanthelae are __________  (type of organism) that live within the tissues of some coral.  These zooxanthelae provide up to 80% of ________  for the coral.  The positive-positive interaction between coral and zooxanthelae is an example of a __________  .  When stressed, coral will eject their zooxanthelae, which is known as _________

 

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