Question

The Red Queen hypothesis, a reference to Lewis Carroll's book, Through the Looking Glass, seeks to explain particular aspects of evolution. Explain how the Red Queens catchphrase, It takes all the running you can do to stay in the same place, describes co-evolution between competing species.

a) Describes adaptation to the environment
b) Highlights the importance of genetic drift
c) Emphasizes the need for constant evolution
d) Suggests stability in ecological niches

Answer 1

The Red Queen hypothesis describes co-evolution between competing species and emphasizes the need for constant evolution.

Step-by-step explanation:

The Red Queen hypothesis, named after the Red Queen's race in Lewis Carroll's book, Through the Looking-Glass, describes co-evolution between competing species. The catchphrase, 'It takes all the running you can do to stay in the same place,' emphasizes the need for constant evolution. As species compete with each other, they must constantly adapt and evolve in order to stay in the same ecological niche and ensure their survival. This ongoing process of co-evolution between competing species is driven by the need to outcompete each other and maintain their share of resources.