A Hummingbird Sips Nectar from the Flowers of a Plant

Multiple Choice

A hummingbird sips nectar from the flowers of a plant species and, in the process, pollinates those flowers. This interaction is best classified as

A) parasitism, because the hummingbird consumes the flower's nectar.
B) predation, because the hummingbird eats the plant's seeds.
C) commensalism, because the hummingbird benefits from consuming nectar and the plant is unaffected.
D) mutualistic, because the plant provides nectar for the hummingbird and the hummingbird transports pollen for the plant.
E) Not enough information is provided to classify this interaction.