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The remarkable story of an African fig tree and the special relationship
it has with a tiny insect partner. One can withstand a river in flood,
the other can drown in a dewdrop.
"The fig tree and fig wasp
differ in size a billion times over, but neither could exist without the
other. Their extraordinary relationship is a pinnacle of co-evolution,
and the basis of a complex web of dependency that supports animals from
ants to elephants. Each individual fig is a microcosm - a stage set for
birth, sex and death as the tiny players battle against predators and
parasites to fulfill their mission. It is one of the most amazing
stories in the natural world - a tale of intrigue and drama, set against
grand Africa and it's wildlife". (Written by Mark Deeble)
Trivia
The Fig Wasp is so small that it can fly through the eye of a needle.
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