Explain the symbiotic relationship between coral polyp and algae?

Answer 1

It's a mutualistic symbiosis, and occours in corals, jellyfishes and other polyps.

* The symbionts, called zoochlorellae if they are green algae or zooxanthellae if they are protozoans, with photosynthesis produce: # Sugars, wich can feed the host up to 90% of its energy request. # Oxygen. * The cnidarian (coral, jellyfish or hydropolyp) gives to zoochlorellae (or to zooxanthellae) his products of waste: # CO2 (which decreasing helps hermatypic corals forming their skeletons) # Minerals. # Nitrogen. In order to perform photosynthesis, zoochlorellae and zooxanthellae need light, so they can stay only in shallow waters.

Answer 2

Most corals have a symbiotic relationship with green algae and other photosynthetic protists that live within the coral tissue. During the day, these photosynthesizers provide nutrients for the coral. The coral polyp secretes a calcium carbonate skeleton that forms coral reefs.

Answer 3

A book that I would suggest for you to read is It Couldn't Just Happen. In chapter 13, it explains how polyps and algae need each other to survive. Since polyps can not get rid of waste, algae absords it and produces protiens. The algae actually live inside of the polyps. Thank you for your time.

Answer 4

Coral polyps have a symbiotic relationship with algae, specifically zooxanthellae. The algae live within the tissues of the coral polyps and provide them with energy through photosynthesis. In return, the coral polyps offer protection and nutrients for the algae to thrive. This mutualistic relationship is essential for the growth and survival of coral reefs.