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Are there really dead wasps in figs? - Carolyn Beans
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This educational video unravels the fascinating relationship between figs and wasps, explaining how these tiny insects have pollinated fig trees for 80 million years, and whether store-bought figs really contain dead wasps. Learners will encounter vocabulary from botany, entomology, and food science — including 'pollination,' 'gynodioecy,' 'ovaries,' and 'accretion' — while learning about one of nature's most remarkable partnerships.
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A fig is a soft, sweet, pear-shaped fruit with many tiny seeds that is often eaten dried or fresh. It grows on a tree known as the Ficus carica, which is native to the Middle East and Mediterranean regions.
Figs are sweet, soft fruits that grow on trees. They are often eaten fresh, dried, or used in cooking and baking.
Wasps are flying insects known for their slender, often black-and-yellow striped bodies and narrow waists. They can deliver a painful sting and are commonly found in gardens and outdoor areas, especially during warmer months.
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