zooxantellene
Zooxantellene is not a widely recognized term in the scientific literature. It may be a misspelling or informal coinage related to zooxanthellae, the photosynthetic algae that live in partnership with marine invertebrates. The following overview uses zooxanthellae as the central reference point, since no established entity named “zooxantellene” has a clear, broadly accepted definition.
Zooxanthellae are dinoflagellates that form symbiotic associations with a range of marine hosts, most notably scleractinian
Taxonomy and distribution: historically, zooxanthellae referred to several lineages within the family Symbiodiniaceae, including the genera
Ecological significance and threats: the zooxanthellae–host symbiosis is central to coral reef ecosystems but is sensitive