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Changing Coral Reef Quick Check
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Which word best describes the relationship between polyps and algae?(1 point)
Responses

photosynthetic
photosynthetic

exoskeletal
exoskeletal

symbiotic
symbiotic

bleached

Answer 1

The word that best describes the relationship between polyps and algae is **symbiotic**. This relationship is essential for the health of coral reefs, as the algae provide photosynthesis that supports the coral polyps, while the polyps offer a protected environment and nutrients for the algae.