You are studying a plant species that has a fungus growing in its roots. You remove the fungus and evaluate what happens to the plant. Which outcome indicates a mutualistic relationship?

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A mutualistic relationship is one where both organisms benefit. If removing the fungus makes the plant less toxic to herbivores, it suggests that the fungus was helping the plant deter herbivores, benefiting the plant.

You Are Studying a Plant Species That Has a Fungus