Coadaptations

/koʊædæpˈteɪʃənz/ noun

Definition

Plural form of coadaptation; multiple instances or examples of mutual adaptive relationships between organisms or systems.

Etymology

From 'coadaptation' + '-s' (plural suffix). Standard pluralization used in evolutionary biology when discussing multiple coevolutionary relationships.

Kelly Says

Scientists can point to thousands of coadaptations in nature—from hummingbirds and trumpet-shaped flowers to anglerfish and their bioluminescent lures—proving that beauty in nature is usually built on mutual need.

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