The Role of Zooxanthellae

Answer the following questions using the materials your teacher has provided.

1. Describe the job of zooxanthellae.
   
   
   
2. What 2 products do zooxanthellae produce for the coral?
   
   
   
3. Are they more plant-like or animal-like? Why?
   
   
   
4. What is the ideal temperature range in which corals grow? Why?
   
   
   
5. In what type of water do corals grow best? Why?
   
   
   
6. Are waves good or ad for reef systems? Why?
   
   
   

Part 2: Color the parts of the zooxanthellae using the materials your teacher has provided.
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