Explain why mutualism is sometimes viewed as ‘reciprocal exploitation’. What will be an ideal response?
ANSWER: In a mutualism, both species benefit from their interaction with each other. But, each species
is seeking to gain more benefit or give up less in the interaction. Thus, there is a constant
evolutionary battle between the two of how little can be given and how much taken before
the interaction fails.
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