The word that best describes the relationship between polyps and algae is symbiotic. This relationship is characterized by mutual benefit; coral polyps provide a habitat and nutrients for the algae, while the algae perform photosynthesis and provide energy for the polyps.
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Which word best describes the relationship between polyps and algae?(1 point)
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symbiotic
symbiotic
bleached
bleached
exoskeletal
exoskeletal
photosynthetic
photosynthetic
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