word
zooxanthellae
zoh-zan-THEL-ee
ˌzoʊzænˈθɛliːListen
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Syllable breakdown
zooxanthellae
Dictionary meaning
Symbiotic algae that live inside corals and provide them with energy through photosynthesis.
History and origin
Greek zoon + xanthos.
Examples
- Bleaching happens when corals expel their zooxanthellae under stress.
Common mispronunciations
zoo-zan-THELL-eye
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