The Reason Coral Reefs Are Among the Most Productive and Successful

question 10

Multiple Choice

The reason coral reefs are among the most productive and successful ecosystems is due to

• A)the coral-dinoflagellate mutualistic relationship.
• B)the lichen mutualistic relationship.
• C)commensalisms.
• D)All of the choices are correct.

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