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Explain the symbiotic relationship between coral polyp and algae?
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∙ 12y ago
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.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 12y agoMost 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.
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∙ 11y agoA 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.
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Lichens consist of fungi and algae living in a symbiotic relationship.
What is the algae that has a symbiotic relationship with the reef builders?
zooxanthellae
Why polyps and algae have symbiotic relationship?
Yes, they do; symbiont green algae are called zoochlorellae.
Is the thistle a angiosperm?
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What is a association between a fungus and a cyanobacteria or green algae is a?
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What organisms exemplify a symbiotic relationship between algae and fungi?
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A symbiotic relationship.
What is the symbiotic relationship between jellyfish and algae?
Probably Commensalism
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What are Lichens an exampel of?
A symbiotic relationship between a fungus and an algae or cyanobacteria.
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Spider crab and algae is what symbiotic relationship?
The symbiotic relationship is mutualism
What is the symbiotic relationship of protists?
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What is a common autotrophic component of a lichen?
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A lichen is a symbiotic association between?
A lichen is a composite organism made up of a fungus and an autotroph. Lichens are commonly used in making dyes and perfumes.
What is the algae that has a symbiotic relationship with the reef builders?
zooxanthellae
Why polyps and algae have symbiotic relationship?
Yes, they do; symbiont green algae are called zoochlorellae.
