Organism
Yucca Plant
TL;DR
Pollinated exclusively by yucca moths in an extreme pairwise co-evolutionary relationship.
Pollinated exclusively by yucca moths in an extreme pairwise co-evolutionary relationship. The plant evolved floral structures precisely matched to the moth's anatomy. The relationship is obligate - neither species can reproduce without the other. This tight co-evolution produces intricate reciprocal adaptations but creates fragility: if one species goes extinct, the other follows.
Notable Traits of Yucca Plant
- Obligate mutualism with yucca moth
- Floral structures matched to moth anatomy
- Co-speciation with pollinator