Ants on the aspen sunflower, Helianthella quinquenervis, obtain sugars and amino acids by

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Ants on the aspen sunflower obtain sugars and amino acids by collecting nectar from extrafloral nectaries, which are specialized structures on the plant that produce nectar outside of the flower. Option A is not correct because aspen sunflowers don't have flowers. Option C is not correct because there is no mention of aphids on the sunflower. Option D is not correct because there is no mention of the ants piercing the sunflower stem to extract sap. Option E is not correct because only option B is mentioned as the correct answer.

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