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 which type of relationship?
A)Parasitic.
B)Opportunistic.
C)Symbiotic.
D)Predator/prey.

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The described relationship between coral and algae is a mutually beneficial one, which is characteristic of a symbiotic relationship. The other options (parasitic, opportunistic, predator/prey) do not accurately reflect the nature of this relationship.

Coral and Algae Have a Reciprocal Relationship in Which the Algae