A frugivore can be said to be acting as a successful mutualist with a plant if it

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A frugivore acts as a successful mutualist with a plant if it disperses seeds that ultimately germinate, as this benefits the plant by helping it to spread and reproduce. Eating fruit and digesting the seeds (A) does not necessarily benefit the plant, and eating fruit from several types of plants (B) is not a requirement for mutualism. Similarly, being attracted to a fruit by its color or scent (E) may not necessarily benefit the plant. Dispersing seeds far from their source (C) may be beneficial, but it is not as essential as germination.

A Frugivore Can Be Said to Be Acting as a Successful