ecological co-evolution

Ecological co-evolution is the process where two or more species influence and adapt to each other over time, developing traits that enhance their interactions. For example, a flower might evolve bright colors to attract pollinators like bees, which in turn develop better ways to gather nectar. This mutual influence creates a dynamic relationship, shaping each species’ evolution in response to the other’s changes. Co-evolution helps explain many natural partnerships and can lead to specialized features that increase the survival and reproductive success of the involved species within their shared environment.