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Coral and algae have a reciprocal relationship in which the algae perform photosynthesis, providing the coral with some nutrients and helping with the calcification process. In return, the coral provide the algae with certain nutrients and a place to live in a lighted environment. This is an example of a ________ relationship.

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coevolution relationship

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coevolution is the process that occurs between two or more species that reciprocally affect each other life. this occur when two or more species benefits from each other.

for example: flowering plant and insect (in the process of pollination), predator - prey, host-parasite relationship

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Answer: Mutualism

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It is a relationship that benefits both species.

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