Question
How does a flowering plants ant help its species survive?
A: it produces food for the plant
B: it anchors the plant in the ground
C: it helps the plant protect itself
D: it produces pollen for reproduction
A: it produces food for the plant
B: it anchors the plant in the ground
C: it helps the plant protect itself
D: it produces pollen for reproduction
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The correct answer is **C: it helps the plant protect itself**.
Many flowering plants engage in mutualistic relationships with ants, where the ants protect the plants from herbivores and other threats in exchange for food (like nectar) and shelter. This symbiotic relationship helps increase the survival and reproductive success of the plant species.
Many flowering plants engage in mutualistic relationships with ants, where the ants protect the plants from herbivores and other threats in exchange for food (like nectar) and shelter. This symbiotic relationship helps increase the survival and reproductive success of the plant species.