How are algae and polyps related?(1 point)

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The polyps receive shelter from the algae.
The polyps receive shelter 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 receive carbon dioxide from the algae.
The polyps receive carbon dioxide from the algae.

The polyps embed themselves in the flesh of the algae

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Answer 1

The correct response is:

The polyps get most of their food from the algae.

This refers to the symbiotic relationship between certain coral polyps and the algae (zooxanthellae) that live within them. The algae perform photosynthesis, producing nutrients that the polyps use for food, while the polyps provide the algae with a protected environment and access to sunlight.