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Describe co-evolution with the help of this example.
Describe co-evolution with the help of this example.
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- Ophrys: Mimics female bee to ensure pollination.
- Co-evolution = Mutual influence in evolution (e.g., plant-pollinator relationships).
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- Co-evolution is the process where two or more species influence each other’s evolution. In the case of \(\textit{Ophrys}\) and its specific bee species, the orchid evolved to mimic the female bee, while the bee adapted to the orchid's mimicry.
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