Co-evolution

Question 1

Coevolution

Answer 1

Reciprocal evolutionary change between interacting species, driven by natural selection

Question 2

Categories of Coevolution

Answer 2

Mutualistic

Antagonistic

Commensalistic

Question 3

Concepts in Coevolution

Answer 3

• Coevolutionary alternation can occur in interactions involving many species

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Question 4

Diversifying Coevolution

Answer 4

An increase in generic diversity caused by the heterogeneity of coevolutionary processes across the range of ecological partners

Question 5

Müllerian mimicry

Answer 5

Several harmful or distasteful species resemble each other in appearance; this facilitates the learned avoidance of predators

Question 6

Batesian mimicry

Answer 6

Harmless species resemble harmful or distasteful species; harmless species derive protection from predators