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identifying the role of organisms
some coral polyps within a coral reef obtain energy by consuming plankton and small fish. others rely on a relationship with tiny algae. these algae live within coral polyps. they use sunlight to make sugar for energy. that energy is transferred to the coral polyp. coral polyps are
Coral polyps can be consumers by eating plankton and small - fish, and also benefit from a symbiotic relationship with algae (where algae are the producers making sugar via photosynthesis and sharing energy with polyps). So coral polyps are consumers.
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