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What is the symbiotic relationship between algae and a sloth?
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What is the symbiotic relationship between algae and a sloth?

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I am pretty sure it would be mutualism but it could also be commensalism. One gets a home and a good source of water gets camouflage and extra nutrients. It is most likely mutualism though :). 
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