In a process known as "coral bleaching," high water temperatures cause corals to expel the dinoflagellates that normally reside within their cells. How might coral bleaching affect coral reefs?
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Coral bleaching occurs when high water temperatures cause corals to expel the dinoflagellates that normally reside within their cells. Show more…
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