Charles Clarke suggests that mutualism is a "likely situation", whereby "the infauna receives domicile, protection and food from the plant, while in return, the infauna helps to break down the prey, increase the rate of digestion and keep bacterial numbers low".
Charles Clarke proposes that mutualism is a "probable occurrence", where the infauna receives shelter, protection, and food from the plant, while in return, the infauna aids in breaking down prey, accelerating digestion, and reducing bacterial populations.