Coral and Algal Symbiosis (IMAGE)

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Coral and Algal Symbiosis

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The coral Stylophora has a symbiotic relationship with photosynthetic dinoflagellate algae. The coral body is also full of myriad microbes.

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Australian Institute of Marine Science

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