Ecology: Concepts and Applications 4th Edition by Manual Molles

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Outline the benefits and costs identified by Keeler's (1981, 1985) cost-benefit model for facultative ant-plant mutualism. From what perspective does Keeler's model view this mutualism? From the perspective of plant or ant? What would be some of the costs and benefits to consider if the model was built from the perspective of the other partner?