The major benefit obtained by aspen sunflower, Helianthella quinquenervis, from its ant mutualists is
A) reduced losses of seeds to seed predators.
B) reduced loss of leaf tissue to herbivorous insects.
C) more efficient extraction of soil nutrients.
D) more rapid growth early in the growing season.
E) improved attraction of pollinators.
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