Zooxanthellae are ________________.
A)symbiotic algae that provide corals with energy via their photosynthetic activity
B)symbiotic bacteria that decompose tissues of dead animals in oceans
C)symbiotic bacteria that fix nitrogen in oceans
D)an invasive species of kelp in the Indian Ocean
E)an endangered species of fish in the Pacific Ocean

Question

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Zooxanthellae are a type of symbiotic algae that live within the tissues of coral polyps. They use photosynthesis to provide the coral with energy and are a crucial component of coral reef ecosystems.

Zooxanthellae Are ________________