Coevolutionary

/koʊˌɛvəˈluːʃənɛri/ adjective

Definition

Relating to the process of two or more species evolving together and influencing each other's development.

Etymology

From co- (together) + evolutionary (from Latin evolvere, to unroll or develop). This modern term combines co- with the biological concept of evolution.

Kelly Says

Flowers and their pollinating bees underwent coevolutionary change—as flowers evolved more elaborate colors and shapes, bees evolved better vision and longer tongues to reach nectar, each driving the other's evolution.

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