Animal That Has A Symbiotic Relationship With Green Algae Which Grows In Its Fur Crossword Clue — 5 Letters

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The three-toed sloth (Bradypus) has a well-documented symbiotic relationship with cyanobacteria and green algae (Trichophilus welckeri) that grow in grooves on its fur, providing camouflage and possibly nutrients. This is a classic biology fact often referenced in puzzles.

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KOALAAustralian marsupial but does not have algae in its fur
LLAMA5 letters but no algae symbiosis
TAPIR5 letters but no algae relationship

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