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Figs rely on tiny wasps for pollination, and the female wasp often dies inside the fruit after laying her eggs.

Why it is true

The symbiotic relationship requires the wasp to enter the fig to pollinate and lay eggs, losing its wings and antennae in the process, leading to its death.

Source: Botanical Entomology

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