Questions and Answers
What type of symbiotic relationship is exhibited by the strangler fig and the tree it grows on?
How does the strangler fig primarily benefit from its relationship with the tree?
What effect does the strangler fig have on the tree's ability to obtain resources?
What is the primary reason the strangler fig does not literally strangle the tree?
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In terms of ecological relationships, the strangler fig growing on another tree primarily showcases which of the following principles?
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Study Notes
Parasitism Example
- A strangler fig growing on another tree exemplifies parasitism, where one organism benefits at the expense of another.
- The fig utilizes the host tree for physical support, enabling rapid growth and increased access to sunlight.
- Although termed "strangler," the fig does not literally choke the host tree but negatively impacts its health.
- The fig obstructs sunlight from reaching the tree's leaves, further hindering the tree's photosynthesis process.
- The presence of the fig complicates the tree's ability to absorb water and nutrients from the soil, contributing to its decline.
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Description
This quiz explores the concept of parasitism through the example of strangler figs and their impact on host trees. Understand how these unique plants grow and the implications for their host's health and ecology. Dive into the fascinating relationship between organisms and how one can thrive at the expense of another.
