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प्रश्न
Describe the mutual relationship between the fig and wasp and comment on the phenomenon that operates in this relationship.
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उत्तर
Wasps present in the figs is an example of mutualism where both the interacting species are benefitted from the obligate association. Wasps act as a pollinating agent for figs into larvae of wasps are nourished and protected by fruits of figs.
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- High temperature reduces use of water and solute absorption by roots.
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| Mutualism | A | (+) |
| B | (+) | (-) |
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| Column - I | Column - II | ||
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