Which of the following is not a benefit provided by mutualistic crab and shrimp to the Pocillopora coral?
A) protection from predators
B) promotion of the health and integrity of coral tissue
C) source of lipids
D) both protection from predators and source of lipids
E) both promotion of the health and integrity of coral tissue and source of lipids

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Mutualistic crab and shrimp provide protection from predators and source of lipids to Pocillopora coral. They also promote the health and integrity of coral tissue by removing debris and preventing algal overgrowth. Therefore, option C is the only option that is not a benefit provided by mutualistic crab and shrimp to the Pocillopora coral.

Which of the Following Is Not a Benefit Provided by Mutualistic