Continuing Evolution

AP Biology· difficulty 3/5

Coevolution between predators and prey can produce

  • A

    Independent adaptations — improved foraging in predators, improved growth in prey ('parallel race')

  • B

    Mutualistic adaptations — improved cooperation in predators and prey ('partnership race')

  • C

    Reciprocal adaptations — improved hunting in predators, improved escape in prey ('arms race')

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  • D

    Convergent adaptations — similar traits in predators and prey due to shared environments

Explanation

Each species' evolution is a selection pressure on the other, leading to ongoing reciprocal adaptation.

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