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Bacterial bleaching

Loss of zooxanthellae with resultant bleaching caused by a specific bacterial infection, as opposed to environmental stress. The bacteria (Vibrio sp.) Produce a toxin which cause lysis of the zooxanthellae. For additional information and illustrations, see: http://www.coral.noaa.gov/coral_disease/bacterial_bleaching.shtml.

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