Dinoflagellates are common endosymbionts of
A) coral.
B) fungi.
C) other dinoflagellates.
D) tertiary endosymbionts.
E) stramenopiles.

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Dinoflagellates commonly form a mutualistic relationship with coral, providing them with photosynthesis products and aiding in calcium carbonate deposition. They can also be harmful to coral in the case of coral bleaching, where they produce toxins that harm the coral.

Dinoflagellates Are Common Endosymbionts of