Question

Wasp prefers inflorescence of fig tree for laying its eggs. Explain giving reasons.

Answer 1

Fig tree and wasp share a mutual relationship. A wasp pollinating fig flower is an example of obligate mutualism. It is a type of mutualism in which the species involved are in close proximity and interdependent with one another in a way that one cannot survive without the other. The wasp lays its eggs and also pollinates the fig's inflorescence. On the other hand, the fig not only provides shelter (fruit) for oviposition to wasp but also allows its larva to feed on seeds.