The insect Blastophaga grossorum is associated with the pollination of

Mango

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Ficus

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Paddy

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Nelumbium

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Solution

The correct option is B Ficus
Blastophaga grossorum is a wasp that specifically pollinates Ficus species. They exhibit a co-evolutional relationship existing for millions of years now. Blastophaga locates the ficus plant using its olfactory senses. This is an example of fig-wasp mutualism.
So, the correct answer is, 'Ficus'.

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