Question

Scientist paul Ehrlich and Peter Raven developed the concept of co-evolution.

1. Give an example for co-evolution.

2. How did they show mutualistic association.

3. Name the mutualistic relationship shown by male bee and ophrys petal.

Answer 1

1. Wasp and fig tree.

2. The female wasp lays its egg in the ovary locule and uses the developing seeds within the fruit for nourishing its larvae. The wasp pollinates the g inflorescence while searching for suitable egg laying sites.

3. Pseudocopulation