The insect Blastophaga grossorum is associated with the pollination of
A
Mango
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B
Ficus
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C
Paddy
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D
Nelumbium
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Solution
The correct option is B Ficus
There is a tight mutual dependence between the Ficus species and an insect called Blastophaga grossorum that pollinates it. It is known as Coevolution. This relationship has developed and is persistent for millions of years now.