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 receive carbon dioxide from the algae.
The polyps receive carbon dioxide 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 embed themselves in the flesh of the algae.
None of the given options are correct.
Algae and polyps have a mutualistic relationship, where they both benefit from each other. The algae provide food through photosynthesis, producing sugars and oxygen that the polyps can use. In return, the polyps provide shelter and protection for the algae by forming a hard exoskeleton called a coral reef.