Question

Bird-pollinated flowers (ornithophilous) have nectar that is appropriate for the diet of hummingbirds. The color of these flowers is well-suited for the hummingbirds’ vision. Finally, the flowers’ blooming season and hummingbirds’ mating season overlap. This is an example of what?

A) predator/prey symbiotic relationship

B) punctuated equilibrium

C) coevolution

D) divergent evolution

Answer 1

In mutualistic coevolution, two species that benefit from each other evolve together. In competitivecoevolution, prey will evolve traits to prevent being eaten, and predators will then evolve to be able to eat their prey. This type of interaction is also called an evolutionary arms race.