coevolution

Question 1

what is co evolution?

Answer 1

is the process by which two or more species evolve in response to selection pressures imposed by each other

Question 2

what does a change in the traits of one specie act as ?

Answer 2

a selection pressure on the other species

Question 3

what is coevolution frequently seen in pairs of?

Answer 3

species that have symbiotic interactions

Question 4

what is the impact of these relationships?

Answer 4

can be positive, negative or neutral for the individual involved

Question 5

what is an example of symbiotic interactions?

Answer 5

mutualism, commensalism and parasitism

Question 6

what does the red queen hypothesis state?

Answer 6

that in co evolutionary relationships,change in the traits of one species can act as a selection pressure on other species

Question 7

what does red queen hypothesis mean for species?

Answer 7

relationships must adapt to avoid extinction

Question 8

what is mutualism?

Answer 8

both organisms in the reaction are dependent on each other for resources

Question 9

what is commensalism?

Answer 9

only one of the organisms benefits

Question 10

what is parasitism?

Answer 10

the parasite benefits in terms of energy and nutrients

host is harmed as the result of the loss of these resources