When seawater rises more than 10 mm per year, symbiotic zoxoanthellae will
A) increase due to the warm water.
B) be reduced without sufficient sunlight.
C) be reduced by the increased pressure.
D) increase due to the input of nutrients.
E) increase due to increased water pressure.

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Symbiotic zoxoanthellae are photosynthetic organisms that live in a mutualistic relationship with corals. They require sunlight for photosynthesis and if the seawater rises more than 10mm per year, it can reduce the amount of sunlight available for the zoxanthellae. As a result, their population will decrease.

When Seawater Rises More Than 10 Mm Per Year, Symbiotic