Coral and Zooxanthellae Algae Have a Mutualism in Which Coral

question 52

Multiple Choice

Coral and zooxanthellae algae have a mutualism in which coral provide shelter for algae. What do algae provide for coral?

• A) reduced fitness
• B) protection from enemies
• C) water
• D) nutrients

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