Which of the following roles can sponges perform in their environments? Select all that apply. Select all that

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Which of the following roles can sponges perform in their environments? Select all that apply.

Select all that apply

contributing to marine plankton

controlling coral reef growth through coral bleaching

parasitizing other organisms

providing homes for symbiotic algae

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- parasitizing other organisms  
- providing homes for symbiotic algae

Explanation: some sponges are parasitic (or bioeroders) on other animals, and many host photosynthetic symbionts (cyanobacteria/algae) in their tissues. Sponges are not agents of coral bleaching (bleaching is loss of coral zooxanthellae from stress). While sponges do release planktonic larvae, adult sponges are benthic filter feeders and are not a major component of marine plankton.

Which of the following roles can sponges perform in their environments? Select all that apply.

Select all that apply

contributing to marine plankton

controlling coral reef growth through coral bleaching

parasitizing other organisms

providing homes for symbiotic algae

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Which of the following roles can sponges perform in their environments? Select all that apply. Select all that apply contributing to marine plankton controlling coral reef growth through coral bleaching parasitizing other organisms providing homes for symbiotic algae

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Which of the following roles can sponges perform in their environments? Select all that apply.

Select all that apply

contributing to marine plankton

controlling coral reef growth through coral bleaching

parasitizing other organisms

providing homes for symbiotic algae