The Actions of a Frugivore Become Part of a Mutualistic

question 102

Multiple Choice

The actions of a frugivore become part of a mutualistic interaction only when the frugivore

• A) eats a ripened fruit.
• B) eats an unripened fruit.
• C) breaks down the seeds in its digestive tract.
• D) deposits the seeds at a distance from the plant.
• E) deposits the seeds in a site where they can germinate.

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