mutualism
Mutualism is an ecological relationship in which two or more species interact in ways that benefit each participant, such as nutrient exchange between plant roots and fungi or pollination services provided by animal visitors. For plant science, understanding these partnerships is essential because plants rely heavily on such cooperative interactions to access nutrients, reproduce, and disperse seeds, often shaping their evolution and survival strategies. Studying mutualism also reveals how plants coevolve with fungi, pollinators, and seed dispersers, offering insight into ecosystem resilience and the vulnerabilities that arise when these partnerships are disrupted.
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