Q. Consider the following statements:

1. The fig and wasp interaction is an example of plant-animal interactions.
2. The female wasp uses the developing seeds within the fruit for nourishing its larvae.

Which of the above statements is / are correct?
Answer: Both 1 and 2
Notes: The fig-wasp association exemplifies a specialized plant-animal interaction where each species of fig is pollinated by a specific wasp species. The female wasp lays eggs in the fig fruit, using some developing seeds to nourish its larvae, while also pollinating the fig. Therefore, both statements are correct regarding their biological interaction.