Co-evolution is a spectacular example of mutualism between an animal and a plant. Describe co-evolution with the help of an example.OR Describe the mutual relationship between fig tree and wasp and comment on the phenomenon that operates in their relationship.

Co-evolution is a spectacular example of mutualism between an animal a

1.	Co-evolution is a spectacular example of mutualism between an animal and a plant. Describe co-evolution with the help of an example.OR Describe the mutual relationship between fig tree and wasp and comment on the phenomenon that operates in their relationship.
Answer» Co-evolution can be observed in Fig (plant) and wasp (animal). The female wasp uses the fruit for oviposition or egg laying. It also uses developing seeds within the fruit for nourishing its larvae. The wasp in turn pollinates the fig inflorescence. The given Fig species can be pollinated by its ‘partner’ wasp species and no other species.