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In symbiotic relationship between fig tree and wasp, the wasp uses fig fruit for `ul(x)` and developing seeds for `ul(y)`. In turn favours `ul(z)`.

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x = Oviposition (egg laying)
y = Nourishing its larvae
z = Pollination of fig.
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