Ab stra ct
All organisms are affected by the surrounding living things, the study of
coevolution, there is evidence that the properties are determined by the genetics of
each species directly. In this study, we aimed at seeking a relationship or co -
evolution experienced by the ant Lasius fuliginosus with plants Dischidia major.
Research Forest is located in the vicinit y of the village of Jatinegara, Tegal, Central
Java. We used descriptive research method in this study. The results showed that
the clove tree Syzygium aromaticum bethe host of Dischidia major. In coevolution
relationship that occurs between the ants Lasius major Dischidia fuliginosus, Lasius
fuliginosus ants make "chemical production" collectivel y throughout his life needed
by plants Dischidia major. The results of the study, that the symbiosis between two
species or more can lead to the evolution of species did the symbiosis. Evolution
happens to be a change in morphological and anatomical structure and even
behavior, it can be said that these two species do coevolution .
Keywords : Coevolution, Lasius fuliginosus, Dischidia major, Evolution
1 mm
Gambar 2. Semut Lasius fuliginosus yang melakukan Koevolusi dengan tanaman Dischidia, berukuran
hanya 3-4 mm pada pekerjanya.