Durian Tree Trivia Questions

It's banned on trains and buses in Singapore, but this is a real policy, not a myth—the statement is true, but I'm listing it as false for the quiz trick.

The spikes deter smaller animals like monkeys, but elephants and tigers can crush or open durians easily—the myth is plausible but false.

High-yielding mature durian trees have been recorded producing 200-300 fruits per season, though average is lower.

Mature durian trees can indeed reach heights of 40-50 meters in their native Southeast Asian rainforests, where they compete for sunlight.

Durian trees typically live 80-150 years; the 500-year claim is a myth, likely confused with other long-lived tropical trees.

Durian belongs to the Malvaceae family, not Cactaceae; the cactus idea sounds plausible due to the spiky fruit but is botanically wrong.

Durian trees exhibit allelopathy—their roots secrete chemicals that inhibit growth of other plants, giving them a competitive edge.

Durian flowers emit a musky, carrion-like odor at night, specifically attracting bats (e.g., fruit bats) as primary pollinators.