Coral and zooxanthellae have a reciprocal relationship in which the zooxanthellae perform photosynthesis,providing the coral with nutrition and helping with the calcification process.In return,the coral provide the algae with nutrients.This is an example of a(n)_____relationship.
A)parasitic
B)opportunistic
C)symbiotic
D)predator/prey
E)allelopathic

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The reciprocal relationship between coral and zooxanthellae is a symbiotic relationship, where both organisms benefit from each other.

Coral and Zooxanthellae Have a Reciprocal Relationship in Which the Zooxanthellae