Zooxanthellae are ________

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


Answer: A

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