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Strangler Fig (Ficus sp. ) that has killed its host tree long ago. The host has rotted away
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Strangler Fig (Ficus sp. ) that has killed its host tree long ago. The host has rotted away
Strangler Fig (Ficus sp.) that has killed its host tree long ago. The host has rotted away, leaving a hollow center. Lowland rainforest in Borneo. Gunung Palung National Park, Indonesia
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Borneo Catalogue2 Complexity Dicotyledons Green Green Colour Growth Habitat Hollow Indonesia Leaf Canopy Low Angle View Lowland Moraceae Moss Nature Plants Rainforest Trees Origins Rotted Rotten Rotting Strangler Fig
Nature's Masterpiece - The Strangler Fig - A Tree Assassin Extraordinaire!
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. In this photo print, we witness the awe-inspiring power of nature as a Strangler Fig (Ficus sp. ) proudly displays its conquest in Gunung Palung National Park, Indonesia. With its host tree long gone and rotted away, the hollow center stands as a haunting reminder of the fig's deadly embrace. This botanical assassin is no ordinary plant; it possesses an incredible ability to take over and eventually kill its host tree. As we gaze at this remarkable image, we can't help but marvel at the complexity and green beauty that surrounds us in Borneo's lowland rainforest. The leaf canopy above casts a mesmerizing pattern of light and shadows on the moss-covered ground below, adding an enchanting touch to this natural wonder. It serves as a testament to the intricate growth and survival strategies employed by plants in their quest for dominance. As our eyes wander up towards the vertical structure of intertwined branches, we are reminded of how life finds a way even in seemingly inhospitable environments. This strangler fig has found its niche amidst other trees, creating an intricate web that showcases both strength and fragility simultaneously. So let us celebrate Mother Nature's ingenuity through Tim Laman's lens! Behold this stunning photograph that captures not just one species' triumph over another but also reminds us of our own place within this vast ecosystem. Let it inspire us to cherish and protect these precious
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