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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