The Emergence Machine

Coral Bleaching

abstract · Ecology · Level 15 · E8

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Emergence definition

Expulsion of symbiotic algae from corals due to thermal stress, causing coral whitening and often death if prolonged.

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Historical origin

Origin word
coral bleaching
Origin language
English

Prerequisite chain

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Prerequisites

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  • Mass L2 (requires)
    Coral bleaching: Mass expulsion of algal pigments and loss of coloration in corals due to stress, typically resulting from excessive heat, pollution, or other environmental stressors.
  • Bleaching L3 (requires)
    Coral bleaching: Mass expulsion of algal pigments and loss of coloration in corals due to stress, typically resulting from excessive heat, pollution, or other environmental stressors.
  • Climate L6 (requires)
    Climate-related concept depends on climate
  • Coral L14 (requires)
    Coral bleaching: Mass expulsion of algal pigments and loss of coloration in corals due to stress, typically resulting from excessive heat, pollution, or other environmental stressors.