In a mutualistic interaction between a sessile species and a motile species, the sessile partner often receives benefits that are only available because of the motile species.In a pollination interaction, the plant would be least likely to receive which benefit as a result of the interaction?
A) Acquisition of nutrients
B) Reproduction
C) Increased sexual diversity
D) Possible dispersion to new habitats
E) Possible increased efficiency of seed production

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In a pollination interaction, the plant is unlikely to receive acquisition of nutrients as a benefit because this is not a function of pollination. The other options, reproduction, increased sexual diversity, possible dispersion to new habitats, and possible increased efficiency of seed production are all benefits that can be gained by the plant through pollination.

In a Mutualistic Interaction Between a Sessile Species and a Motile