Question
Why are a fig tree and its partner wasp considered a good example of mutualism?
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Answer
- It is a case of mutualism because both the fig tree and the Wasp are benefitted by this interaction.
- The female wasp uses the ovary of the flower as a site for oviposition and the developing seeds within the fruit for nourishing the larvae.
- The fig inflorescence is pollinated when the wasp is searching for a suitable place for egg-laying.
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