Humans domesticated the rose from a wild ancestor with large, scented flowers. Why might fragrant chemicals in flowers be adaptive for wild roses?

A) They attract herbivores.
B) They repel seed dispersal agents.
C) They attract pollinators.
D) They prevent seed germination.


C

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