A phenomenon known as bleaching occurs on corals and sponges. algae live within these organisms, and normally provide food for them through photosynthesis. in a bleaching event, the organism releases the algae and therefore loses its color. scientists have found that this occurs when the organism is under stress. is the mechanism for ejecting algae likely to be the same in sponges and corals. why or why not?

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Janelle Rasmussen

1 April, 17:20

A phenomenon known as bleaching occurs on corals and sponges. algae live within these organisms, and normally provide food for them through photosynthesis. in a bleaching event, the organism releases the algae and therefore loses its color. scientists have found that this occurs when the organism is under stress. is the mechanism for ejecting algae likely to be the same in sponges and corals. why or why not?

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Gillespie · Answer 1

For the answer to the question above, I think No. The mechanism isn't more likely to be the same since corals have these tissues and has a fully functioning nervous system that controls responses in these organisms, while sponges only react cell by cell.