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A silent takeover happens high in the Amazon Rainforest canopy. The Strangler Fig (Ficus aurea) starts its life by sending roots downward to the forest floor. Its roots rise and coil tightly around the host tree, slowly pulling inward like a constricting band. As the fig’s roots surge thicker, pressure builds until the host tree’s outer layers begin to collapse under the strain. Eventually, the strangler fig forms a dense lattice that restricts the host’s growth and access to sunlight. This force can reach 1.5 megapascals, enough to deform wood and change the forest’s structure over decades. Follow for one real science fact every day.

Topic: Strangler Figs

Created: 2026-03-05 10:11:25

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