Wednesday, May 6, 2009

Zooxanthellae

The zooxanthellae are single celled algae that live in the transperant tissue of many organisms that live in a coral reef. Such as giant clams and jellyfish. Zooxanthellae are producers. They use photosynthesis to survive. This is very interesting because they are water plants. The orange spot in the clear animal is the zooxanthellae. Does it look like a jelly like substance or a solid to you? Why or why not?

Sources used:

http://www.reefpix.com.au/guidezooxanthellae.html
http://www.seaslugforum.net/factsheet.cfm?base=zoox1
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  1. Dana and SusannaMay 8, 2009 at 8:51 PM

    I think that it looks like a solid substance because the form and structure indicates that its held up well because the walls don't look to unsupported. However, they could also be jelly like.

    - Susanna Period 4/5

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  2. 4/5 Temperate Deciduous ForestMay 11, 2009 at 8:21 PM

    I think that it is mostly a solid substance but I think it can be more jelly like in order for it to move from place to place.

    Posted by Landon(Temperate Deciduous Forests)

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