In what way(s) has mutualism influenced the distribution and abundance of organisms?
A) There has been a loss of host species due to the damage caused by their mutualistic partners.
B) There has been an increase in the number of parasites as mutualistic relationships evolve into parasitic relationships.
C) There has been an increase in biodiversity due to organisms' ability to live in habitats they could not otherwise colonize.
D) All of the above
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