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Butterflies obtain nectar, a food source, from flowers. When they fly from one flower to another, they disperse pollen. Which type of interaction do the butterflies and flowers have?

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Since both organisms are benefiting from the relationship, it is called mutualism.
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This is an example of mutualism. In mutualism, two organisms have a relationship which benefits both organisms. In this example, the butterflies benefit from food, and the flowers benefit by having their pollen spread.
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