Polyp animals that form coral reefs have many unique adaptations for survival. One polyp feature that is detrimental rather than beneficial is

A)

secretions that produce a hard protective skeleton.

B)

the inability to leave the reef and swim after prey.

C)

stinging cells that kill prey and discourage predators.

D)

symbiotic relationships with algae that photosynthesize and feed them.

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Krystal Mullins

Biology

2 June, 02:47

Polyp animals that form coral reefs have many unique adaptations for survival. One polyp feature that is detrimental rather than beneficial is

A)

secretions that produce a hard protective skeleton.

B)

the inability to leave the reef and swim after prey.

C)

stinging cells that kill prey and discourage predators.

D)

symbiotic relationships with algae that photosynthesize and feed them.

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Kassidy Wyatt · Answer 1

Good morning!

B)

the inability to leave the reef and swim after prey.

One of the characteristics of the polyp, which can not always be seen as negative - after all, the species survives due to natural selection - is its inability to move.

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