In What Way(s) Has Mutualism Influenced the Distribution and Abundance

question 61

Multiple Choice

In what way(s) has mutualism influenced the distribution and abundance of organisms?

• A) There has been a loss of host species due to the damage caused by their mutualistic partners.
• B) There has been an increase in the number of parasites as mutualistic relationships evolve into parasitic relationships.
• C) There has been an increase in biodiversity due to organisms' ability to live in habitats they could not otherwise colonize.
• D) All of the above

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