The word that best describes the relationship between polyps and algae is symbiotic. This refers to the mutualistic relationship where both organisms benefit; polyps (such as those in coral) provide a habitat and nutrients for the algae, while the algae perform photosynthesis and provide energy to the polyps.
Which word best describes the relationship between polyps and algae?(1 point)
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symbiotic
symbiotic
bleached
bleached
photosynthetic
photosynthetic
exoskeletal
exoskeletal
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