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How are algae and polyps related?(1 point)
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The polyps get most of their food from the algae.
The polyps get most of their food from the algae.
The polyps receive carbon dioxide from the algae.
The polyps receive carbon dioxide from the algae.
The polyps embed themselves in the flesh of the algae.
The polyps embed themselves in the flesh of the algae.
The polyps receive shelter from the algae.
The polyps receive shelter from the algae.
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The correct response is:
The polyps get most of their food from the algae.
This relationship is part of a mutualistic symbiosis, where the algae (such as zooxanthellae) perform photosynthesis, producing food that the polyps utilize for energy, while the polyps provide the algae with a protected environment and access to sunlight.
