Ants have a mutualism with the forest herb trillium. A plant structure known as an elaiosome is part of this mutualism. What does the elaiosome do?
A) fixes atmospheric nitrogen
B) contains toxins that kill herbivores
C) provides proteins and lipids for the ants to eat
D) provides shelter for ants to nest in
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