Coevolving

/koʊɪˈvɑlvɪŋ/ verb

Definition

Present participle form of coevolve; currently undergoing mutual evolutionary development with another organism or system.

Etymology

From coevolve (co- + evolve) with the -ing suffix for present participle form.

Kelly Says

Humans and our gut bacteria are coevolving—the bacteria help us digest food while we provide them a stable home, and over thousands of generations each is shaping the other's genetic future.

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