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The polyps receive shelter from the algae.
The polyps receive shelter from the algae.
The polyps receive carbon dioxide from the algae.
The polyps receive carbon dioxide from the algae.
The polyps get most of their food from the algae.
The polyps get most of their food from the algae.
The polyps embed themselves in the flesh of the
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The correct response is: The polyps get most of their food from the algae.
This relationship typically refers to coral polyps and the symbiotic algae called zooxanthellae that live within their tissues. The algae perform photosynthesis, providing nutrients to the polyp, while the polyp provides a protective environment and carbon dioxide for the algae.
