Coevolution
- Pronunciation
- /ko-e-voh-luh-shun/
- Category
- Evolutionary Biology
- Singular
- Coevolution
- Plural
- Coevolutions
Definition
The simultaneous evolution of two or more species, where each species's adaptations are influenced by the other's evolutionary changes.
Etymology
From Latin 'co-', meaning 'with', and 'evolution', meaning 'development'.
Example
The coevolution of a flower and its pollinating insect can result in specialized shapes and colors that attract specific pollinators.