Sentences with phrase «called zooxanthellae»

When this happens, symbiotic algae, called zooxanthellae, leave the corals» bodies.

Corals live in partnership with blue - green algae called zooxanthellae, that aid in skeletal formation and give the coral their colours.

Most reef - building corals contain a symbiotic algae called zooxanthellae, which contributes to the coral's nutritional needs.

This is because these compounds may awaken dormant viruses in symbiotic algae called zooxanthellae.

Coral and algae called zooxanthellae live in a mutual help relationship.

Corals such as the one depicted below have a symbiosis with multiple single - celled organisms called zooxanthellae.

Some species, called zooxanthellae, are endosymbionts of marine animals and protozoa, and play an important part in the biology of coral reefs.

Bleaching occurs when overly warm water leads corals to expel symbiotic algae called zooxanthellae.