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The Intricate Dance of Figs and Wasps
This chapter explores the fascinating mutualistic relationship between figs and fig wasps, emphasizing their complex biology and interdependence. It highlights the unique reproductive processes of both organisms, including the wasp's critical role in fig pollination and the challenges they face during their life cycle. Additionally, the chapter discusses human cultivation practices that have altered the natural dynamics of this relationship, particularly regarding seedless figs.