Evolutionary Biology 16: Coevolution Flashcards
1
Q
Most important component of a species environment?
A
BIGGEST FACTOR = other species
ARMS RACE
2
Q
Types of interaction with other species?
A
Mutualism ++
Parasite Host, Pathogen-Host, Predator-Prey +-
competition -
Commensualism, inquilines 0+
0- one suffers, other not impacted
3
Q
Principles of Co evolution?
A
Reproductive success depends on success of the partner
Partners must overlap geographically
Speciation may result in partners speciation
Red queen interaction
4
Q
What is Batesian Mimicry?
A
When a species mimics phenotype of local poisonous species
