Coral and algae have a reciprocal relationship in which the algae 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 ________ relationship.
A) parasitic
B) opportunistic
C) symbiotic
D) predator/prey

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The relationship between coral and algae is an example of symbiosis, as both organisms benefit from the interaction. The algae provide the coral with nutrition and help with calcification, while the coral provide the algae with nutrients. This is not a parasitic relationship, as both organisms benefit, and it is not opportunistic, as the interaction is necessary for both organisms to survive. It is also not a predator/prey relationship, as neither organism is consuming the other.

Coral and Algae Have a Reciprocal Relationship in Which the Algae