Part 1: Vocabulary (Match the term with its definition)
Match the words with the correct definition. Write the letter of the correct answer next to each
term.
Term
Definition
__ Zooxanthellae
__ Coral bleaching
__ Macroalgae
__ Herbivorous organisms
__ Ecosystem engineers
A. Organisms that consume algae and help control overgrowth
B. A type of algae that lives inside coral and helps them get energy
C. The loss of color in corals due to stress, often from high temperature
D. Larger algae that can overgrow and smother coral reefs
E. Species that change or create their environment (like corals)