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.

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