In the Mutualism Between Ants and Trillium Flowers, If the Trillium

question 3

Multiple Choice

In the mutualism between ants and trillium flowers, if the trillium stopped producing the elaiosome on its seeds, the ants would probably

• A) discard the seeds near their nest.
• B) not carry the seeds to their nest.
• C) protect the seeds from herbivores.
• D) pollinate the trillium flowers.

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