Question

For what purpose does the female wasp use the fruit?

(a) Prey

(b) Predation

(c) Oviposition

(d) Playing

This question was addressed to me in homework.

The origin of the question is Population Interactions-4 topic in section Organisms and Populations of Biology – Class 12

Answer 1

Right answer is (c) Oviposition

The explanation is: The female wasp uses fruit to lay its eggs i.e. oviposition. It also uses the developing seeds of fruits for nourishing its larvae. In return, the wasp helps in the pollination of fig inflorescence.