Which of the following mutualists cannot survive without the mutualistic interaction?

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Obligate mutualists are organisms that rely entirely on their mutualistic partner for survival. Without the interaction, they cannot survive or reproduce. Facultative mutualists can survive without the interaction, while subordinate mutualists may benefit from the interaction but are not completely dependent on it. Dependent mutualists is not a commonly used term.

Which of the Following Mutualists Cannot Survive Without the Mutualistic