The loss of color (coral bleaching)in coral reef organisms can be a result of:
A)crown-of-thorn sea stars.
B)fungal parasites.
C)increased sediment loads.
D)increase in zooxanthellae concentrations
E)loss of zooxanthellae.

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Coral bleaching typically occurs as a result of loss or expulsion of the symbiotic algae, zooxanthellae, from coral tissues. This can be caused by a variety of stressors, including increased water temperatures, pollution, and UV radiation.

The Loss of Color (Coral Bleaching)in Coral Reef Organisms Can