There are fig trees in the tropical rain forest that are pollinated by only one species of wasp, and these wasps are entirely dependent upon the one species of fig tree they pollinate for their food supply. This is an example of a(n) ________ relationship.
A) symbiotic
B) opportunistic
C) parasitic

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This is an example of a mutualistic symbiotic relationship, as both the fig tree and wasp species depend on each other for survival. The fig tree provides a home and food source for the wasp, while the wasp pollinates the fig tree, allowing it to reproduce.

There Are Fig Trees in the Tropical Rain Forest That