Question

A recent study identified bacteria in the guts of some Japanese people with specialized enzymes that metabolize the complex carbohydrates in seaweed. The researchers hypothesize that these bacteria thrive in the guts of individuals who consume a diet composed highly of seaweed, and help their hosts break down the seaweed better. This relationship is an example of _________.

Answer 1

Coevolution

Step-by-step explanation:

Coevolution

This is a mutual or corresponding genetic change that occurs between two or more species as a result of interactions among them. They are simply regarded as species evolves in response to each other. it is also when different species have tight/close ecological interactions with one another

Example

Predator-prey relationship.

terms associated with evolution includes;

1. niche

This is the physical and biological conditions that is needed for the survival,growth and reproduction of an organism. it is defined by resources also.

2. competition

This is simply known as two or more species using the same resource. etc.