Which of the Following Is Not a Benefit Provided by Mutualistic

question 21

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a benefit provided by mutualistic crab and shrimp to the Pocillopora coral?

• A) protection from predators
• B) promotion of the health and integrity of coral tissue
• C) source of lipids
• D) both protection from predators and source of lipids
• E) both promotion of the health and integrity of coral tissue and source of lipids

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Definitions:

Small Intestine

A long, coiled tube in the digestive system where most of the absorption of nutrients takes place.

Surface Area

The total area covered by the outer layer of an object, measured in square units.

Lymphatic Tissue

Specialized tissue in the lymphatic system involved in immune responses.

Tongue

A muscular organ in the mouth of most vertebrates, involved in taste, swallowing, and speech.