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The polyps embed themselves in the flesh of the algae.
The polyps embed themselves in the flesh of the algae.
The polyps get most of their food from the algae.
The polyps get most of their food from the algae.
The polyps receive shelter from the algae.
The polyps receive shelter from the algae.
The polyps receive carbon dioxide from the algae.
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The correct response is:
The polyps get most of their food from the algae.
In many coral reef ecosystems, for example, the symbiotic relationship allows polyps (coral) to obtain nutrients from the photosynthetic algae (zooxanthellae) that live within their tissues. This relationship benefits both organisms.
