Which word best describes the relationship between polyps and algae?(1 point)

Responses

symbiotic
symbiotic
photosynthetic
photosynthetic
exoskeletal
exoskeletal
bleached

1 answer

The word that best describes the relationship between polyps and algae is "symbiotic." This relationship is often seen in coral reefs, where algae (such as zooxanthellae) live within the polyps and provide them with nutrients through photosynthesis while benefiting from a protected environment.