Co-evolution Flashcards
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Coevolution
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Reciprocal evolutionary change between interacting species, driven by natural selection
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Categories of Coevolution
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Mutualistic
Antagonistic
Commensalistic
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Concepts in Coevolution
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- Coevolutionary alternation can occur in interactions involving many species
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Diversifying Coevolution
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An increase in generic diversity caused by the heterogeneity of coevolutionary processes across the range of ecological partners
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Müllerian mimicry
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Several harmful or distasteful species resemble each other in appearance; this facilitates the learned avoidance of predators
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Batesian mimicry
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Harmless species resemble harmful or distasteful species; harmless species derive protection from predators
