Match the dinoflagellate characteristic with those it is most closely associated with.
-Zooxanthellae

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Zooxanthellae are important symbionts of coral, providing the coral with energy through photosynthesis.

Answer: C
 Some species of dinoflagellates, including some Zooxanthellae, can produce toxins that can cause paralytic shellfish poisoning in humans who consume contaminated shellfish.

Answer: A
 The characteristic of either osmotrophy or phagotrophy is not specifically associated with Zooxanthellae, so there is no best choice for this option.

Match the Dinoflagellate Characteristic with Those It Is Most Closely