Strangler Fig by Laughing Ears

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The strangler fig is a group of tropical and subtropical trees in the genus Ficus, named for their unique growth habit. Their seeds typically germinate on the branches of other trees, starting life as epiphytes. They develop aerial roots that grow downward, eventually reaching the soil and rapidly growing to envelop and strangle the host tree, which may die as a result. Mature strangler figs become self-supporting trees with hollow trunks formed by fused aerial roots, providing shelter for bats, birds, and other animals. They play a vital ecological role in tropical forests and serve as a key food source during times of scarcity.

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