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UPSC Prelims 2024 Paper-I 📅 16 Jun, 2024

Which one of the following shows a unique relationship with an insect that has coevolved with it and that is the only insect that can pollinate this tree?

A
Fig
B
Mahua
C
Sandalwood
D
Silk cotton
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UPSC Prelims
2024 • 16 Jun, 2024 • Paper-I
Which one of the following shows a unique relationship with an insect that has coevolved with it and that is the only insect that can pollinate this tree?
Correct Answer
Fig
Environment: Ecology.Concept: Coevolution and Mutualism.Details: The Fig tree (Ficus) has an extraordinary, obligate mutualistic relationship with the tiny fig ......
Ref/Book : UPSC Prelims 2024
Ref. Subject Environment
Chapter -
Ref. Topic Ecology
Pg. No -
💡 Analysis & Explanation
Environment ▼
Ecology.
Concept ▼
Coevolution and Mutualism.
Details ▼
The Fig tree (Ficus) has an extraordinary, obligate mutualistic relationship with the tiny fig wasp. The wasp is the only insect capable of pollinating the enclosed fig flowers, while the fig provides the sole safe environment for the wasp to lay its eggs and reproduce.
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