Dinoflagellates can perform photosynthesis and provide energy for themselves and for the coral that they live near. The coral provide protection to the dinoflagellates. This is an example of a

Question

Question 8 options:

A)

mutualistic relationship.

B)

parasitic relationship.

C)

dependent relationship.

D)

commensalistic relationship.

Answer 1

The correct answer is:

A) mutualistic relationship.

In a mutualistic relationship, both parties benefit; in this case, dinoflagellates provide energy through photosynthesis for the coral, while the coral offers protection to the dinoflagellates.