coevolution
/ˌkoʊˌɛvəˈluːʃən/
noun
- The process by which two or more species influence each other's evolution over time, often because they interact closely.
- Scientists study coevolution to understand how species like the cuckoo and its host birds evolve together.
- Predators and their prey often undergo coevolution, with each developing new adaptations in response to the other.
- The coevolution of flowers and bees has led to many specialized plant shapes and pollinator behaviors.
- A situation in which two or more things develop or change together because they affect each other.
- The coevolution of economic systems and environmental policies is a key topic in modern sustainability discussions.
- The coevolution of technology and culture means that new devices change how we live, and our habits shape future inventions.
- There is a coevolution between social media platforms and the way people communicate online.