ABOVE: Ficus scaberrima is the only Borneo fig which develops slits in the twigs to allow ants access to the hollow twigs for use as homes  or “domatia”.

It is possible that Ficus uniglandulosa  has similar habits but this has yet to be confirmed.

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Maschwitz et al (1994) Ficus obscura a non specific ant plant

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