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when strangler figs emerge from the ground, tiny roots emerge with them, and grab the trunk of a nearby tree, cutting off its flow of nutrients. the strangler fig now no-longer has to compere with the other tree for its nutrients
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 9y agoStrangler figs are called stranglers because they wrap around another tree for support. Sometimes, they will envelop the tree and keep it from getting the sunlight it needs, "strangling" it and killing it.
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∙ 13y agoBecause it strangles a tree.
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Why are stranglers figs called stranglers?
when strangler figs emerge from the ground, tiny roots emerge with them, and grab the trunk of a nearby tree, cutting off its flow of nutrients. the strangler fig now no-longer has to compere with the other tree for its nutrients
Why do you call the strangler figs stranglers?
Because they look like they're STRANGLING something. a vine is wrapped around another tree. thats why they're called stranglers. Hope this helped!:):):):):):) i try.
Why is the strangler fig called a stranglers?
Because it strangles a tree.
What is the Hindi meaning of figs?
figs are called Anjeer in Hindi
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Figs are know as "ANJEER"(ANN+JEER) in INDIA.
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