Question

The plant-pollinator association is a mutualistic interaction. During droughts or other environmental challenges, some plants adjust the length of their blooming period to maximize their own fitness. This in turn affects the length of time nectar and pollen are available for pollinators. Therefore, the net fitness effect of the plant-pollinator interaction is

(A) always positive for both species.

(B) always neutral for both species

(C) variable for both species, depending on environmental conditions.

(D) always positive for the plant and always neutral for the pollinator.

(E) always neutral for the plant and always positive for the pollinator.

Answer 1

A. always positive for both species.

This kind of relationship proves to be beneficial for both plant and pollinator as

The chances of plant to get pollinated increases

The pollinator get nectar for longer period