To evolve together; for two or more species to develop and change in response to each other over time.
From co- (together) + evolve (from Latin evolvere, to unroll). This modern biological term was created to describe mutual evolutionary development.
Parasites and their hosts coevolve in an endless arms race—as parasites evolve ways to invade hosts, the hosts evolve defenses, and the cycle continues endlessly.
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